The much-anticipated Indian Premier League is ready to start on March 22 and will probably be held fully within the nation regardless of the coinciding basic elections, league chairman Arun Dhumal advised PTI on Tuesday. The elections are anticipated to be held in April and Could and that’s the major cause why the schedule for the IPL’s seventeenth version has not been unveiled but. Talking to PTI, Dhumal mentioned to start with, solely the schedule of the primary 15 days will probably be introduced and the roster for the remaining video games will probably be determined after the announcement of the overall election dates.

The dates of the Lok Sabha polls are anticipated to be introduced early subsequent month.

“We’re taking a look at a March 22 begin for the match. We’re working carefully with the federal government businesses and we are going to first launch the preliminary schedule. Your complete match will probably be held in India,” mentioned Dhumal.

Solely in 2009, the IPL, in its entirety, was held abroad (South Africa) whereas the 2014 version was partially held within the UAE as a result of basic elections.

Nevertheless, in 2019, the match was held in India regardless of the elections.

Contemplating the T20 World Cup begins inside days of the cash-rich league’s conclusion, the ultimate is more likely to be held on Could 26.

India will play their opening World Cup fixture in opposition to Eire in New York on June 5 whereas the ICC showpiece begins with the USA and Canada conflict on June 1.

As is the norm, the IPL opener will probably be performed between the final yr’s finalists, the winners Chennai Tremendous Kings on this case and runners-up Gujarat Titans.

The gamers’ public sale for the 2024 season was held in December final yr and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc grew to become the costliest participant within the historical past of the league after being purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore.

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