England Offers to Host Remaining IPL 2025 Games Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, uncertainty has arisen over the continuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. In this context, reliable sources indicate that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed its willingness to host the remaining matches of the tournament in its country.

According to a report published by The Guardian, ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould has reportedly held consultations with top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the possibility of conducting the remaining fixtures of IPL 2025 in England. The report stated, “If it is not possible to resume the IPL in India after this week-long break, one suggestion is to host the remaining matches later this year in England.”

The report mentioned that this arrangement could potentially be feasible in the month of September. However, a senior ECB official confirmed that “no active discussions” are currently taking place on this matter.

The report also recalled that in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECB had made a similar proposal when the IPL had to be postponed due to multiple bio-bubble breaches and a surge in COVID-19 cases among players and support staff. At that time, the season was successfully completed nearly four months later in the United Arab Emirates.

The current disruption to IPL 2025 follows increased border tensions between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted midway due to security concerns. Spectators at the venue were safely evacuated. The following day, the BCCI officially announced the immediate postponement of the IPL 2025 season.