Overview

• Moeen Ali disclosed that his parents were in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, close to Indian missile strikes during Operation Sindoor, but managed to secure flights out on the same day.
• He described the escalating tensions as feeling like being in the middle of a war, with uncertainty over safety and travel disruptions adding to the anxiety.
• Moeen left India before the IPL 2025 suspension, citing a viral illness and a focus on ensuring his family’s safety amid rising hostilities.
• The IPL was paused on May 9 after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was stopped due to blackouts; it resumed on May 17, but Moeen chose not to return.
• The all-rounder emphasized that protecting his family was more important than professional commitments, highlighting the personal impact of geopolitical conflict.