IPL 2025 Suspended, What's The Way Forward For Foreign Players - Explained

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI, accoridng to several media reports, following rising military tension between India and Pakistan. After the abandonment of the contest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamshala - amid blackout in the hill town following missile and drone attacks from Pakistan in Jammu and other areas, cricket has taken a backseat, with players' and staff's safety being prioritised. Amidst the chaos, overseas players have expressed concern regarding the situation, and a willingness to return home. Now, it lies on the BCCI as to how their safe travel can be executed.

As per a report by Australia-based newspaper Sydney Morning Herald, a growing number of Australian players have expressed their anxiety and want to leave India as soon as possible, particularly those near sensitive border areas.

As per PTI, reliable IPL sources have revealed that all overseas players want to head home as soon as possible.

Several high-profile overseas players, headlined by the likes of Australia stars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, are part of IPL 2025. Starc, Ricky Ponting, Brad Haddin, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis and Jake Fraser-McGurk were among those involved in the PBKS-DC encounter in Dharamshala.

All ten franchises are now awaiting further advice over how they can start sending Indian and overseas players, as well as support staff and other crew members, back to their respective homes once the briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) happens on Friday evening.

“Yes, IPL franchises have now been informed of the IPL 2025 being indefinitely suspended with immediate effect by the BCCI. The franchises who are at their