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IPL 2025: After an unexpected and tense pause in one of the world's most-watched cricket tournaments, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is officially set to resume on May 17, much to the relief of cricket fans worldwide.

The tournament had come to a standstill on May 8, following the escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan.

The abrupt halt - which occurred during a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala - was a direct consequence of rising security threats in northern regions like Jammu and Pathankot, raising serious concerns for players, staff, and spectators alike.

The suspension was an unprecedented move, marking one of the rare occasions in IPL history where matches were halted mid-tournament due to geopolitical unrest. Over the course of several days, the cricketing world watched closely as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), franchises, and international boards engaged in intense deliberations to assess the safety and feasibility of continuing the tournament.

With a temporary ceasefire now in place and new safety protocols implemented, the BCCI has announced a revised schedule and venue list to complete the remaining 17 matches of the season, including the playoffs and the grand final.

Though the resumption is a welcome development for fans, players, and broadcasters, it comes with a somber undertone. Security has been heightened, venues have been reassigned, and the IPL - known for its dazzling celebrations - is being urged to adopt a more restrained tone as a mark of respect to the broader national mood.

As the league resumes play, all eyes will be on how the IPL balances its trademark energy with the serious backdrop it momentarily stepped away from.

Here's a look at the foreigners available for the resumption.

IPL 2025 Overseas Player Availability

Mumbai Indians

• Ryan Rickelton - Till May 25

• Bevon Jacobs - Available

• Will Jacks - Till May 25

• Mitchell Santner - Available

• Corbin Bosch - Till May 25

• Trent Boult - Available

• Reece Topley - Available

• Mujeeb-ur-Rahman - Available

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Jacob Bethell - Till May 25

• Tim David - Available

• Romario Shepherd - Available

• Lungi Ngidi - Till May 25

• Liam Livingstone - Available

• Josh Hazlewood - Available

• Philip Salt - Available

• Nuwan Thushara - Available

Punjab Kings

• Josh Inglis - Available
  

• Marcus Stoinis - Available
  

• Azmatullah Omarzai - Available

• Marco Jansen - Available

• Mitchell Owen - Available
• Kyle Jamieson - Replacement for Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals

• Dushmantha Chameera - Available

• Mustafizur Rehman - Available - replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk

• Sediqullah Atal - Available

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Travis Head - Till May 25

• Heinrich Klaasen - Available

• Pat Cummins - Till May 25

• Kamindu Mendis - Available

• Wiaan Mulder - Till May 25

• Eshan Malinga - Available

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Quinton de Kock - Available

• Andre Russell - Available

• Sunil Narine - Available

• Rahmatullah Gurbaz - Available

• Spencer Johnson - Available

• Anrich Nortje - Available

Lucknow Super Giants

• Matthew Breetzke - Available

• David Miller - Available

• Nicholas Pooran - Available

• Aiden Markram - Till May 25

• Mitchell Marsh - Till May 25

Rajasthan Royals

• Shimron Hetmyer - Available

• Lhuan-dre Pretorious - Available

• Wanindu Hasaranga - Available

• Jofra Archer - Till May 25

• Nandre Burger - Available

• Fazalhaq Farooqi - Available

• Kwena Maphaka - Available

• Maheesh Theekshana - Available

Gujarat Titans

• Kagiso Rabada - Till May 25

• Gerald Coetzee - Available

• Sherfane Rutherford - Till May 25

• Rashid Khan - Available

• Karim Janat - Available

• Dasun Shanaka - Available
• Kusal Mendis- Replacement for Jos Buttler

Chennai Super Kings

• Dewald Brevis - Available

• Sam Curran - Available

• Nathan Ellis - Available

• Noor Ahmad - Available

• Matheesha Pathirana - Available