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IPL and PSL Set for Mid-May Restarts Following Suspension Over India-Pakistan Tensions

The IPL resumes on May 17 across six Indian venues, while the PSL targets a May 16 restart in Pakistan despite security concerns.

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Lucknow Super Giants v Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India - May 9, 2025 Fans are pictured outside the stadium following the announcement that the Indian Premier League has been suspended for one week amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan REUTERS/Stringer
A man takes a picture in front of the wreckage of a restaurant's shade outside the Rawalpindi cricket stadium after an alleged drone was shot down in Rawalpindi on May 8.
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The IPL 2025 edition to resume on May 16 as BCCI announces revised schedule

Overview

  • The BCCI has confirmed the IPL will restart on May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, across six venues in India.
  • The PCB plans to resume the PSL on May 16 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with or without the participation of foreign players.
  • Franchises in both leagues have been instructed to recall overseas players, though some may opt out due to scheduling conflicts or safety concerns.
  • Unverified reports suggest the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium may have been damaged in a drone attack, raising security questions for PSL matches in the city.
  • Both leagues were suspended on May 9 following heightened Indo-Pak tensions, but a ceasefire agreement on May 11 has enabled their rapid resumption.