New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume next week across four venues, with the specific locations still to be finalised, according to a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official. The venues for the eliminator and final matches are expected to remain unchanged.
“IIPL will restart next week, in four venues. The venues will be shortlisted soon, and the venues of the qualifier, eliminator and finals are likely to remain the same,” the BCCI official told ANI. “The tournament will resume with the match between RCB and LSG. The final venue could be changed as rain can affect the matches in Kolkata later, so this call will be taken accordingly.”
On Friday, the BCCI announced a week-long postponement of the remainder of the tournament and mentioned that a new schedule would be released shortly. This decision came after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala was called off midway through the first innings on Thursday. Spectators were informed of the cancellation and asked to vacate the premises, while both teams were escorted back to their hotels.
In an official statement, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia explained, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders.”
The decision was made after consulting with key stakeholders, including franchisees, players, broadcasters, sponsors, and fans. While the BCCI expressed full confidence in the preparedness of India’s armed forces, it was deemed prudent to act in the collective interest of all parties.
Additionally, the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, which was set for May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, was postponed indefinitely due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. (ANI)
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