Shukla said that the BCCI and IPL officials will try to find the best schedule to complete the rest of the tournament. Notably, a total of 16 matches, including the knockouts, remain to be completed due to the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Franchises are now racing to bring back their overseas players, most of whom left India on Friday and Saturday due to the India-Pakistan conflict. Teams have reportedly contacted players and staff, asking them to make their travel plans. Some, already in transit, have been told to stop and wait.
Australian stars may skip IPL 2025 return due to WTC Final
Meanwhile, Australian players are now facing a big decision on whether to return to India or Pakistan for the tournaments after the tense situation over the past week. According to The West Australian, many Australian cricketers have been left shaken and unsure about coming back.
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Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad set to host the remaining 16 IPL 2025 matches
On the other hand, the BCCI has reportedly selected Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad to host the remaining 16 matches of IPL 2025, including the playoffs. These cities are far from the Pakistan border, making them safer options for resuming the tournament.
The reports said, “Players in Pakistan narrowly avoided being caught up in the drama on Friday, flying out of an airbase in Islamabad hours before it was struck by missiles.”
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