The IPL may resume before next weekend.

• The Indian Premier League (IPL) is expected to resume at select venues in India next weekend, pending government approval.

• The IPL Governing Council is expected to formalize the decision in the coming days.

• IPL franchise contingents have been notified about the resumption “on Thursday or Friday.”

• The BCCI has confirmed that if the Central government approves, the Board will aim to finish the IPL before the month-end.

• The final was originally scheduled for Kolkata on May 25.

• The BCCI has shortlisted Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to stage the remaining matches.

• The final is expected to be played before May 31, allowing most World Test Championship (WTC) final-bound cricketers time to prepare.

• The BCCI must convince Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa to extend the stay of eligible WTC final stars.

• The BCCI is in favor of replaying the game, despite its halt in the first innings.