Plans afoot for IPL to resume as soon as next weekend
- The Indian Premier League was put on hold Friday as escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border raised concerns of a potential military conflict.
- The suspension followed the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor, and an immediate ceasefire was announced between the two countries on Saturday evening.
- The IPL Governing Council and BCCI officials will convene on Sunday to decide on an appropriate timetable for finishing the remaining 12 league matches and 4 playoff games, also considering alternative venues if the conflict persists.
- Rajeev Shukla stated that the officials will evaluate various options to determine the most suitable timetable for completing the tournament, emphasizing that since the ceasefire was recently announced, final decisions will be made after further discussions.
- The ceasefire opens the possibility for the IPL to resume by May 15 or 16, though challenges remain with overseas players’ availability and finalizing venues across Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
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BCCI to discuss IPL resumption options on Sunday: Rajeev Shukla
New Delhi: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said the Board officials and IPL Governing Council will discuss on Sunday the best possible schedule to complete the suspended T20 League following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Board was forced to suspend the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, with 16 matches remaining, as the India-Pakistan border conflict threatened to grow into a full-bl…
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