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South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis, affectionately known as "Baby AB" for his resemblance to AB de Villiers, has stirred excitement among Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans with a recent Instagram story captioned "See you soon India." This message comes just days before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to resume on May 17, following a suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Brevis, who joined CSK in 2025 after stints with Mumbai Indians and other franchises, has been a standout performer in T20 cricket. He holds the record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket in South Africa and the fastest 150 in T20 cricket worldwide. The 22-year-old's anticipated return is a significant boost for CSK, especially as the team navigates the remainder of the season under the leadership of MS Dhoni, who stepped in after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury. The IPL 2025 season was temporarily halted after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which resulted in 26 fatalities. In response, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The ensuing military exchanges led to a week-long suspension of the tournament. With a fragile ceasefire now in place, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a revised schedule. The tournament will resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Matches will be held across six cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Lucknow, and Jaipur. The final is slated for June 3.Narendra Modi Stadium Likely To Host IPL 2025 Final Amid Rain Threat In Kolkata: ReportsThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering shifting the IPL 2025 final to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, moving it from the originally planned venue of Kolkata's Eden Gardens. According to inputs from Cricbuzz, this potential change is primarily due to unpredictable weather in Kolkata.The Narendra Modi Stadium, renowned as the world's largest cricket venue with a seating capacity exceeding 132,000, has previously hosted significant matches, including the IPL finals in 2022 and 2023, as well as the 2023 Cricket World Cup final. Its state-of-the-art facilities and experience in managing high-profile events make it a strong candidate for hosting the final.Additionally, the BCCI is closely monitoring weather patterns, particularly the onset of the monsoon season, to ensure optimal playing conditions. Ahmedabad's relatively dry climate in early June adds to its suitability as a host city.While the BCCI has not yet made an official announcement regarding the final's venue, Ahmedabad's combination of infrastructure, experience, and favorable weather conditions positions it as a leading contender to host the IPL 2025 final.