IPL to resume as India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire
- The 2025 season of the IPL recommenced in India on May 17 after being suspended for a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
- The suspension followed escalated military clashes and missile strikes between the nuclear-armed neighbors, who agreed to a ceasefire last Saturday.
- The Indian cricket governing body confirmed that the 17 remaining IPL matches will take place across six locations, including Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, running through June 3.
- The opening match after resumption is Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17 at 7:30pm IST, with playoffs starting May 29 and the final on June 3.
- After thorough discussions involving government authorities, security officials, and all key parties, the IPL board confirmed that the season will continue, indicating renewed stability in the area and ensuring the tournament's progression.
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IPL to resume on 17 May at six venues
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Xavier Bartlett, Omarzai, Mitchell Owen Rejoin Punjab Kings As IPL 2025 Resumes On May 17
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'Respect the sentiment of the families...': Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI to remove DJs and cheerleaders from IPL
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League was suspended last week due to the escalating tensions between India-Pakistan will resume on May 17th with the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ahead of the tournament’s restart, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called on the BCCI to remove music, DJs, and cheerleaders from the remaining matches, urging them to consider the …
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