Overview

• The IPL was suspended on May 9 following escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, which have since de-escalated with a ceasefire agreement on May 11.
• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the tournament will resume on May 17, with 17 matches scheduled across Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
• A replay of the abandoned Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match from May 8 is scheduled for May 24 in Jaipur, with playoffs beginning May 29.
• Several overseas players face availability challenges due to overlapping international fixtures, including the World Test Championship final starting June 11 and England's ODI series against the West Indies.
• Cricket Australia has stated it will support individual players' decisions on whether to return for the IPL resumption, while other boards are reassessing No Objection Certificates for extended participation.