Jaipur, May 17 -- Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes believes the revised schedule is the most "logical" way to complete the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) instead of trying to host the tournament in September.

Last Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a one-week suspension of the cash-rich league due to the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After the suspension, there were various rumours regarding hosting the remainder of the tournament.

Some reports suggested that the tournament was delayed for months while many anticipated the return in May itself. After the cessation of hostilities, the Indian board, earlier this week confirmed that the remaining 17 fixtures would b...