India, May 11 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is showing immense urgency in resuming the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, and wrapping it up within the assigned window, as all franchises, except Punjab Kings, have been reportedly told to assemble their players at their respective home venues.

According to a report in The Indian Express, the BCCI has verbally informed all 10 franchises that a fresh IPL schedule will be announced soon and wants all the players ready. The concern, however, pertains to the availability of foreign players. Soon after the IPL 2025 was suspended on Friday, most overseas players flew back home the same evening.

The report added that BCCI told all the teams to keep the board in the l...