After an unexpected pause brought on by rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League 2025 season is now all to return.
According to a report by The Indian Express, the BCCI has asked all IPL franchises -- except Punjab Kings-- as their home venue for the rest of the season is yet to be finalised - to have their squads reassemble at their respective home venues by Tuesday.
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The board is working on a revised schedule and is keen to resume the tournament at the earliest. The league was suspended just a few days ago but things have moved quickly since India and Pakistan declared a ceasefire on Saturday.
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The BCCI has shifted gears. They are hopeful that normalcy will allow the remaining 12 matches to be played through a compressed format featuring more double-headers.
What instructions have the IPL franchises received from the BCCI?
As per the Indian Express report, franchises have been verbally instructed by the BCCI to get their players back. This includes those who flew out of India soon after the suspension.
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Teams are now making arrangements to bring overseas players and support staff back in time to restart operations.
“All franchises have been told to inform its team to report to their respective destination by Tuesday. Punjab will have a neutral venue, so their destination is yet to be confirmed. The board is planning to have more double headers so that they can finish the IPL as per its scheduled day,” a source in the Indian board said.
Where will the remaining IPL 2025 matches be played?
The final decision on venues is still pending. Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad were earlier shortlisted to host the remainder of the matches.
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However, the BCCI will only proceed after further discussions with the government and other stakeholders. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the board’s intent to restart swiftly.
“Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL… We would now be speaking to all the stakeholders, including team owners, broadcasters, and everyone involved and find a way as to how to move forward. Most importantly, we will have to consult with the government,” Dhumal told The Indian Express.
When will the new IPL schedule be released?
As per the IE report, the revised IPL 2025 schedule is expected to be out by Sunday night. The final of the competition could be postponed to May 30 instead of May 25 now.