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England may host IPL 2025 after rising tensions between India and Pakistan forced the BCCI to suspend the tournament for a week. With 16 matches left, the future of this year’s league hangs in the balance. While the BCCI wants to wrap things up in India, they’ve got a backup: England.
⚠️ Why the Suspension?
On Friday, the Indian Premier League came to a halt. The cause? Rising conflict between India and Pakistan. With national security taking center stage, franchises, broadcasters, and players agreed — safety first.
According to BCCI’s honorary secretary Devajit Saikia, the decision followed a meeting with all 10 franchises. The BCCI echoed national solidarity, stating:
“There is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty.”
🏏 England Steps Up
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said they’re open to hosting the final phase of IPL 2025 — if the BCCI makes the call. ECB CEO Richard Gould confirmed their willingness to step in.
Cricket pundit Michael Vaughan even posted:
“We have all the venues. The Indian players can then stay on for the England Test series… Just a thought?”
Sounds logical, but it’s not that simple.
I wonder if it’s possible to finish the IPL in the UK .. We have all the venues and the Indian players can then stay on for the Test series .. Just a thought ?
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 9, 2025
📆 Timing Is Tricky
Here’s the issue: wrapping up IPL before India’s Test tour (starting June 20) will need a quick turnaround. England’s cricket calendar is packed too:
| 📅 Event | Dates | Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| India vs England Tests | From June 20 | Major scheduling pressure |
| South Africa Series | Sep 2–14 | Possible IPL window post-series |
| T20 Tour of Ireland | Sep 17–21 | Minimal impact on hosting |
Hosting the remaining 16 games in the UK would require coordination across counties, broadcasters, and the BCCI. There’s also talk of a potential September window if the Asia Cup doesn’t proceed.
🛡️ National Priorities First
BCCI’s public statement highlighted unwavering support for India:
“The Board salutes the bravery of our armed forces… while cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than our country’s sovereignty.”
Until the situation stabilizes, cricket takes a backseat.
🎯 What’s Next?
If things cool down, India remains the preferred host. If not, England may host IPL 2025 — giving fans closure to a tense, disrupted season. For now, stay tuned with Cricket Army for the next official update.
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