India, May 10 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted three venues if the Indian government gives permission to resume the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season in May itself. The 18th edition of the T20 tournament was suspended for one week on Friday owing to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the Indian cricket board has handpicked Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad to host the remaining 16 matches of the IPL 2025 season, including the playoffs.

If this eventually happens, Eden Gardens might not host the IPL 2025 final as planned earlier. As per the original schedule, Eden Gardens was supposed to host Qualifier 2 and the Final, while Qual...