IPL Set to Resume, Likely Date May 15

Sports Desk

The IPL was suspended for a week due to the war situation between India and Pakistan. With both countries now agreeing to a ceasefire, the IPL is set to resume. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that preparations have begun in this regard. According to Indian media reports, the tournament’s final phase will restart from May 15.

The BCCI will consult with the central government and all stakeholders before finalizing the schedule for the remaining matches of the IPL’s final phase.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will gather various inputs over the next 48 hours to create a roadmap for the league.

A total of 16 matches, including four playoff games, remain in this year’s IPL.

Devajit Saikia stated, “The BCCI suspended the IPL for seven days yesterday, and today we are on the second day, with five more days remaining. The BCCI is closely monitoring the evolving situation and will decide on resuming the IPL only after consulting with all IPL stakeholders and relevant government authorities.”

Meanwhile, cricket website ESPNcricinfo reports that matches will resume from May 15. Franchises are already working to bring back their foreign players.

Last Friday (May 9), the IPL was suspended for a week. The night before, a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala had to be abandoned midway due to security concerns.

Given the busy international schedule, the BCCI aims to complete the remaining matches within May. For this, there may be two matches per day.

Efforts are underway to bring back foreign players who left, while those still in India have been asked to stay prepared.