India, May 13 -- The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to resume from May 17 onwards, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the fresh schedule of resumption left franchises in a muddle over the availability of foreign stars, not only due to the lingering safety concerns in the wake of India-Pakistan military hostilities, but also due to clash with international fixtures.

IPL 2025 was suspended on May 9 due to an India-Pakistan military showdown, triggered by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, south Kashmir. A day after its suspension, a ceasefire between the two countries was announced, paving the way for IPL's resumption.

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