India, May 12 -- The fight for 22 yards was nearly scorched out as clashes on the 3,323 Km India-Pakistan border began on May 7. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to suspend the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect, leaving brands and the digital streaming platform JioHotstar with an uncertain few days.

While the suspension has been brought in for one week, the India-Pakistan ceasefire announced on May 10 has rekindled the hopes of return to the pitch.

"Further updates regarding the new schedules and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," BCCI said in a statement on May 10, a day ...