The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will begin high-level negotiations with the centre government and principal stakeholders to identify the optimal time frame for the resumption of IPL 2025. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the board will give the next 48 hours to consider inputs from all parties involved before scheduling a strategic session to chart the path forward for the competition.
BCCI Closely Monitoring The Evolving Situation
“The BCCI suspended the IPL yesterday for a period of seven days, and, today, we are on the second day with five more days left. The BCCI is closely monitoring the evolving situation and developments, and will take a call on IPL resumption after consulting all stakeholders of IPL and the concerned Government authorities,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told Cricbuzz, hours after the ceasefire was announced by India and Pakistan.
Total 16 Games Left Of IPL 2025
A total of 16 games, four of them playoffs, are yet to be played this season. As the Indian Premier League is a tournament of national interest, the BCCI is hoping to bring its decision-making into line with that of the Government of India.
High-Level Meeting In Next 48 Hours
“In the next 48 hours, we will begin consultations with the franchises, broadcasters, sponsors and the state associations slated to host the remaining matches before crystallizing a decision on the league’s resumption.
“Given the importance of IPL at this juncture, it will also be prudent and necessary to take the nod of the Government of India before finalising the time for its restart. BCCI will duly announce the date of IPL restart once the whole process is over in due course of time.”
IPL Suspended Due To India-Pakistan Tensions
The IPL was formally suspended on Friday, May 9, after the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned due to unexpected reasons. Cricbuzz reports indicate the board is eager to conclude the league by the end of May and is looking for a 12–14-day window to fit in the remaining matches. The schedule might include a couple of extra doubleheaders to achieve this deadline.
International Players To Be Back After 7 Days?
No IPL franchise made any contact with their foreign players as of the filing of this report. This publication was informed by several representatives from different teams that they expect a better sense of direction from the BCCI before calling in the international players. Most international players, though, are apparently ready to go back should the league commence again within seven days. Several foreign players still haven’t left India and can be asked to stay behind on a temporary basis.
Chennai Super Kings CEO Opines
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan said, “Although we are not in contention for a play-off berth, we want the league to be completed. The IPL is a prestigious league and we want it to cooperate with the BCCI on the matter. We have only two more games left and we have advised the overseas players that they may have to return in a week’s time,” The Super Kings are rock bottom of the table with merely six points for 12 matches.
