BCCI to Discuss IPL Resumption Options Amid Ceasefire: Rajeev Shukla

In the wake of the India-Pakistan ceasefire, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold a crucial meeting on Sunday to explore options for resuming the Indian Premier League (IPL), Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Saturday.

The IPL was abruptly suspended on Friday with 16 matches still left in the tournament, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor. With fears of an all-out war looming, the BCCI was left with little choice but to halt the T20 tournament mid-way.

However, Saturday’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations has opened up the possibility of resuming the league. “The war has stopped. In the new situation, BCCI office bearers, officials, and the 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.

Sources within the board suggest that multiple scheduling options, including condensed fixtures or matches at neutral venues, may be considered to wrap up the season safely and swiftly.

The IPL, one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, draws massive viewership and revenue. Any decision regarding its resumption is likely to have significant implications for players, franchises, broadcasters, and fans worldwide