As uncertainty looms over the future of the remaining part of IPL 2025, a notable number of foreign players are leaving India amidst ongoing cross-border tension between India and Pakistan.
The IPL was suspended on Friday amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Though, in a dramatic move, a ceasefire plan was revealed on Saturday afternoon.
Although no official cut-off date has been announced, the BCCI is preparing a contingency plan to restart the competition in late May, depending on government approval.
Fifty-seven matches have been completed so far, with the 58th—between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala—called off after 10.1 overs. That match may be replayed, but no decision has yet been made.
One major challenge facing the BCCI is the availability of overseas players.
Following the suspension, most foreign players began flying home, and team camps started disbanding. Indian media report that the majority of overseas players are expected to leave India by the end of Saturday.