The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering restarting the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) “immediately” following the India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal stated that BCCI is working on the schedule and consulting with stakeholders, but resumption is subject to Indian government approval. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed discussions with the IPL governing council to determine the best schedule for completing the tournament. All IPL franchises have been instructed to be prepared, with BCCI aiming to resume the league promptly.
Three venues – Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad – have been selected to host the remaining 16 games, pending government consultation. The iconic Eden Gardens may not host the final and Qualifier 2. BCCI is considering resuming IPL 2025 next weekend, possibly postponing the final originally set for May 25. Concerns arise about Australian and South African players potentially being unavailable if playoffs are delayed. Plans for additional double headers and prioritizing teams’ home advantage are being discussed to accommodate any schedule changes.
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