Following ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed resumption of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, picking up where it left off after suspension due to military tensions.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced matches will restart next Friday in Dharamsala with Punjab Kings facing Delhi Capitals. The same fixture abandoned mid-game on May 8 due to air raid alerts.
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Tournament, halted for a week after escalating conflict sparked by April’s Pahalgam attack will proceed with remaining 12 league matches and four playoffs, originally set to conclude on May 25.
BCCI plans to host games in original venues, including Dharamsala, Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, pending security clearances. Revised schedule and venue updates will follow consultations with government authorities, franchises. And stakeholders to ensure safety of players, staff, and fans.
BCCI expressed gratitude to armed forces for their role in stabilizing situation, emphasizing cricket’s resumption as a symbol of national resilience. JioStar, IPL’s broadcaster, pledged seamless support for safe return of broadcast teams. Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly, backing BCCI’s decisions, expressed optimism about tournament’s completion, citing India’s strength in handling crises.
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With 58 matches completed, including abandoned Dharamsala game. IPL aims to wrap up before India’s Test series in England starts June 20. Contingency plans include potential August-September window if further disruptions arise, though BCCI remains confident in current timeline. Fans voiced excitement on X, welcoming cricket’s return as a unifying force amid recent tensions.