Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy recounted a harrowing experience during the IPL 2025 in Dharamsala. A security threat, involving a reported airspace breach, triggered an emergency evacuation. Players and families were rushed to safety amidst confusion and fear, with stadium lights blacked out. The IPL was temporarily suspended but has since resumed with a revised schedule and heightened security measures.
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