Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has shed light on his decision to leave the 2025 IPL season midway, following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan that resulted in the tournament being temporarily suspended.
Moeen, who was representing Kolkata Knight Riders, revealed the emotional and chaotic days that followed India바카라s launch of 바카라Operation Sindoor바카라 바카라 a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Moeen shared that his parents were in PoK when the airstrikes began. 바카라They were about an hour away from where the missiles struck바카라Š maybe a bit farther,바카라 he recalled. 바카라It was a bit crazy, and then they managed to get the only flights out actually on that day. I was glad they got out.바카라
While his parents fled the danger zone, Moeen was in India with his wife and children. The IPL came to a standstill when the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was suspended midway following reported blackouts and escalating military activity.
Moeen remembered the sense of panic among overseas players. 바카라It felt like we were in the middle of a war, even though we didn바카라t hear any missiles. We were just scrambling to get out and ensure our families were safe,바카라 he said.
According to Moeen, players were divided on how serious the situation might become. 바카라Some said things would calm down, others feared a full-scale war. The uncertainty was the worst part. There was so much misinformation in the media 바카라 you didn바카라t know what to believe.바카라
Moeen had made the decision to leave before the IPL was officially suspended. Already feeling unwell with a viral illness, he prioritised safety. 바카라I don바카라t care whether it바카라s the IPL or the PSL 바카라 family comes first,바카라 he said. 바카라I was just out before they even cancelled it, making sure I was fit enough to travel.바카라
Despite the situation, Moeen praised the IPL organisers and the KKR management for their support. 바카라They looked after us really well. Whatever we needed, they tried to provide.바카라
Reflecting on the conflict, Moeen 바카라 who has Pakistani roots 바카라 added, 바카라People on both sides are the same 바카라 same food, same culture. It바카라s just borders.바카라 He also hinted at his belief in global conspiracies, suggesting the escalation might have been a 바카라distraction바카라 from international issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict.
