IPL 2025 Restart Hinges on Government Approval

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will consult with the central government and all stakeholders to finalize a timeline for the resumption of IPL. According to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, the board will gather inputs over the next 48 hours before holding a meeting.

Remaining Matches

• 16 matches, including four playoffs, remain in the season.

**BCCI's Stance

• The BCCI suspended the IPL for a period of seven days and will take a call on IPL resumption after consulting all stakeholders and the concerned government authorities.
• The BCCI wants to consult the Government of India considering the IPL is a national league.

Consultations

• The BCCI will begin consultations with franchises, broadcasters, sponsors, and state associations slated to host the remaining matches before crystallizing a decision on the league's resumption.
• The BCCI will duly announce the date of IPL restart once the whole process is over in due course of time.

Franchise Reaction

• Representatives of multiple franchises shared similar views, indicating they would wait for more clarity and specific dates before recalling their foreign players.
• Most overseas cricketers are believed to be willing to return if the league resumes within a week.

Chennai Super Kings' Stance

• "Although we are not in contention for a play-off berth, we want the league to be completed. The IPL is a prestigious league and we want it to cooperate with the BCCI on the matter. We have only two more games left and we have advised the overseas players that they may have to return in a week's time," said Kasi Viswanathan, the CEO of the Chennai Super Kings.