IPL resumption: Indian Premier League expected to resume in coming days

The Indian Premier League will resume on Saturday after being suspended because of the hostilities between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

The world's biggest franchise league was halted for one week on Friday but will recommence following the brokering of a ceasefire last Saturday.

The final was initially due to take place on 25 May and has been pushed back to 3 June, meaning the end of the IPL will clash with England's white-ball series against West Indies.

At the time of the suspension, 16 fixtures were outstanding. All 16 have been rescheduled, along with the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals which was abandoned on Thursday because of floodlight failure in Dharamsala.

Six venues will be used for the new programme - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

A statement from the Board of Control from Cricket in India (BCCI) said: "After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season."

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