Can PSL Players Join IPL 2025 After Postponement?

Islamabad, 11 May,2025: Cricket across the Indian subcontinent was temporarily halted on May 9 as rising tensions between India and Pakistan forced the suspension of both IPL and PSL on the same day.

However, following a ceasefire agreement between the two nations, diplomatic tensions appear to have eased slightly. As a result, reports suggest that the IPL may resume around May 16.

But several overseas players have already returned to their home countries during the suspension, and multiple franchises are now grappling with injury concerns and squad imbalances.

The unexpected pause in the PSL, though, may offer the IPL franchises a timely opportunity. Prior to the postponement, several quality overseas players were unavailable due to their PSL commitments.

Now, with no immediate restart in sight for the Pakistan league, these players could become potential replacements for IPL sides needing reinforcements.

Earlier in the season, Corbin Bosch had faced criticism from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for choosing to play for Mumbai Indians despite having a PSL contract.

His decision led to a ban from the PSL. However, with the league now suspended, such contractual issues may no longer be a concern.

This development has already had an impact. Just before the PSL’s postponement, IPL franchise Punjab Kings announced Mitchell Owen as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell.

Owen was expected to join the team after completing his PSL duties, but he may now be available immediately.

As the IPL prepares to restart, franchises are likely to explore the pool of players who were previously active in the PSL.

The situation offers a lifeline for teams seeking to replace unavailable international stars and could shift the competitive balance heading into the final stages of the tournament.

With PSL on hold and IPL moving toward resumption, the player market has opened up, potentially reshaping team strategies for the remainder of the 2025 season.