BCCI had suspended the IPL for one week amidst escalating border tensions.
Amidst escalating border tensions, the BCCI on Friday (May 9) suspended the cash-rich league with immediate effect for one week.
The media advisory was released by the board secretary Devajit Saikia, who stated that further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after security assessment and stakeholder consultation.
“The war has stopped. In the new situation BCCI office bearers, officials and IPL Governing Council, will discuss the matter tomorrow (Sunday) and take a call. We will see which can be the best schedule to complete the tournament,” Shukla told PTI Videos.
Some reports also claimed that the competition could be limited to Southern Indian cities such as Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, but Shukla said such an option was perhaps relevant in the scenario of a sustained military conflict.
“That was an option when war was going on. There are many options which have been discussed. The ceasefire has just been announced, give some time to us, we will discuss and then only a decision will be taken,” Shukla said.
Notably, the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off midway on Thursday (May 8) due to what the broadcasters called a "technical" issue. However, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal later admitted in an interview that the stadium was evacuated due to a red alert issued in Jammu.
A total of 57 matches had been completed in the 18th edition of IPL. There are 12 league matches still remaining, followed by the four play-off fixtures.