The IPL's suspension follows a growing wave of uncertainty that began with the abrupt cancellation of Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, which was halted mid-innings due to air raid alerts in the nearby regions of Jammu and Pathankot. "The tournament has been suspended for a week. The next decision will be taken after assessing the situation," said IPL chairman Arun Dhumal.

One of the major points of concern will be determining the venue for the remainder of the tournament. While the BCCI would ideally prefer to hold the matches in India, contingency options will likely be explored due to the volatile security situation. 

A critical issue for the franchises will be the availability of overseas players, many of whom will have national commitments during this period. Notably, teams from England, West Indies, South Africa, and Australia will be engaged in bilateral series during the window. For example, South Africa’s tours to Australia (Aug 10-24) and England (Sept 2-14) will overlap with the IPL's potential restart. This could lead to teams making additional replacement signings to cover the gaps left by unavailable foreign stars

The most viable window for resumption seems to be between late August and early September. After the conclusion of India’s five-match Test series against England on August 4, the team is scheduled to tour Bangladesh in the latter part of the month. Additionally, the Asia Cup, which was originally set for September, could be canceled due to ongoing tensions. With this uncertainty surrounding the Asia Cup, it’s possible that the Indian team may also forgo its planned tour to Bangladesh, further solidifying the August-September window as the most feasible option for IPL’s resumption

Moreover, some players who were replaced earlier in the season due to injuries may now be fit again, but the IPL's strict regulations on player replacements will prevent their return to the same season.