What does India’s packed schedule mean for the league’s potential resumption
Amid the recent development of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakan, talks of restarting the Indian Premier League 2025 are picking up steam, with IPL chairman Arun Dhumal keeping all options open.
“Ceasefire has just been announced. We now explore the possibility of resuming and concluding the IPL. If it is possible to conduct it immediately… We need to work out the venue dates and everything, and we would now be speaking to all the stakeholders, including team owners, broadcasters, and everyone involved and find a way as to how to move forward. Most importantly, we will have to consult with the government,” said Dhumal in a chat with The Indian Express.
Earlier on Friday, the 18th season of the IPL was abruptly suspended due to the ongoing tension between India and its bordering country, Pakan, as confirmed the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The remainder of the tournament was postponed for one week with immediate effect. On Thursday, the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was called off due to security reasons.
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With 58 matches played and 12 more to go in IPL 2025, BCCI will ideally be looking at a 2-week window. If IPL does not resume in one week, then the BCCI would have to wait to search for a window in a packed international calendar in the coming months.
Team India will travel to England for a 5 match Test series, with the first Test starting from June 20. The Pataudi Trophy will be played till August 4 and then India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh from August 17. The Asia Cup has tentatively been allotted for the month of September. From October to late December, India will travel to Australia, before playing a multi-format series with South Africa at home.
Let’s revisit India’s FTP for this year and the remaining fixtures in IPL 2025:
India’s Future Tour Programs (FTP) for 2025
Tour
Hosts
Matches
June 20-August 4
India tour of England
England
5 Tests
August 17-31
India tour of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
September (Tentative)
Asia Cup
TBD
TBD
October 2-14
West Indies tour of India
India
2 Tests
October 19-November 8
India tour of Australia
Australia
3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
November 14-December 19
South Africa tour of India
India
2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
IPL 2025 remaining fixtures
