India, March 13 -- The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to kick off later this month, but if truth be told, the clouds of uncertainty are hanging over it. Make no mistake.

Much as the BCCI has tried to allay any fears, the truth of the matter is that if the war in the Middle East and West Asia prolongs, there is no way the league is not going to be affected. There are enough reasons as of now that can really jeopardise the high-profile cricket league.

First and foremost, foreign players may not be very enthusiastic about this season in light of what happened to South Africa and West Indies after their T20 World Cup campaigns got over on March 4 and March 1, respectively.

Both teams had to wait days before they could fly ba...