IHPL Chaos: Cricketers Held Hostage by Hotel Staff in Srinagar
The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), a T20 cricket tournament held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, featuring local, national, and international players, is facing severe issues. Several players are reportedly stranded in a local hotel, while organisers have apparently fled the region.
Disruptions and Boycotts
The event, run by private sponsors, is experiencing turmoil after numerous players allegedly boycotted matches due to unpaid dues, resulting in major disruptions to the tournament schedule.
Organisers and Government Involvement
According to the Economic Times, the IHPL was organised by the Mohali-based Yuva Society and reportedly promoted by the J&K Sports Council, whose secretary Nuzhat Gul attended the opening ceremony and the first match.
“Officially, this league has nothing to do with the government or Sports Council. They had booked Bakhshi stadium for the matches and paid for that,”
— Nuzhat Gul, J&K Sports Council Secretary
When questioned about her attendance and promotion of the league, Gul stated:
“I can get invites from anyone… that doesn’t prove any association or impact my credibility in any way.”
Summary
The IHPL cricket tournament in Srinagar is fraught with organisational challenges, unpaid dues, and unclear government involvement, leaving players stranded amid the chaos.
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