Ex-Eng captain pitches UK as host for remaining IPL 2025 matches

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has floated the idea of hosting the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in the United Kingdom, following the league’s suspension due to military tensions between India and Pakistan.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that the tournament would be suspended for a week with immediate effect.

The decision came a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was called off mid-way due to air raid alerts in neighbouring regions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reacting to the development, Vaughan posted on X: "I wonder if it’s possible to finish the IPL in the UK... We have all the venues and the Indian players can then stay on for the Test series... Just a thought?"

Vaughan’s suggestion is seen as a logistical alternative, especially with India scheduled to begin a five-Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds. The BCCI has yet to confirm when or where the remaining 16 matches (12 league and 4 playoffs) of the IPL will be played. While there’s speculation about a possible September window — if the Asia Cup is cancelled — no official word has been given.

In its statement, the BCCI stressed that “national interest trumps all other considerations” and expressed solidarity with the Indian government and armed forces in light of the current crisis. The Board thanked broadcasters and sponsors for prioritising national security.

With India’s military operations underway following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam last month, the situation remains volatile.