India, May 10 -- With the announcement of an impending ceasefire agreement between the Indian and Pakistani governments, there is brief reason for optimism on a cricket front as well. With the IPL suspended for one week, the ceasefire provides a more straightforward avenue for a return of the tournament sooner rather than later. As much was stated by BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, who stated the IPL and BCCI governing bodies would meet on Sunday to discuss the way forward.

Speaking to PTI after news of an agreed-upon ceasefire, Shukla said: "With the new development of a ceasefire, the BCCI, IPL Governing Council, office bearers, and officials will meet tomorrow to discuss the situation."

"We will review the tournament schedule and ...