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Updated 12 May 2025 at 09:45 IST

Not Just Overseas Players; 'Insensitive' BCCI Shouldn't Morally Restart Suspended IPL 2025

IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League was recently suspended due to the rising tensions between India-Pakistan.

Reported by: Ankit Banerjee
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IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) was abruptly suspended recently due to the tensions existing between India-Pakistan. The May 8 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in Dharamshala was abandoned after the first innings and since then, there has been no IPL. Without a shred of doubt, the suspension of the cash-rich league would mean massive losses for the BCCI and everyone involved in making the tournament a success. 

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But now, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has claimed that talks are on and the suspended could resume soon. He also went on to reveal that the BCCI office bearers, officials and IPL governing council will discuss the matter and an official update would be provided on May 12 (Monday). 

Reason Why IPL 2025 Should Not Restart

Big Names Missing: Many or most overseas players have left for home or are extremely reluctant to feature in the league again. Now, it is the big overseas names that make the tournament a grand success - without them - it would not be a big spectacle, and hence BCCI should reconsider the timing and not be in a hurry. As per reports, Australia's Mitchell Starc  has returned home and is unlikely to return. Also, what is understood is that there is cloud over Josh Hazlewood's return. 

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The Tensions Are Not Over: The existing tensions between India-Pakistan are not over, in fact - it looks far from over. After US President Donald Trump's claim of ceasefire on Saturday, the Pakistan side violated it hours after the announcement and then India retaliated aptly. Can cricket and tensions happen at the same time as it is not ideal at all? Another reason why the BCCI should reconsider the decision of restating IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025 Update

Currently, Gujarat Titans are topping the points table with eight wins in 11 games and they are closely followed by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Virat Kohli has been in purple patch, scoring 505 runs and he is the current Orange Cap holder as well. And with 20 wickets to his name, Prasidh Krishna is the Purple Cap holder. 

Published 12 May 2025 at 09:33 IST