BCCI Considers Early IPL Start from 2027 to Address Weather Concerns The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is exploring a major scheduling shift for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to commence the tournament earlier starting from the 2027 season.
The proposed timeline aims to mitigate the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions during the latter stages of the tournament.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that discussions are underway to adjust the IPL window to approximately March 10 to May 15, moving it up from the traditional late March to late May schedule.
This adjustment is being planned to coincide with the 20th edition of the IPL in 2027, a landmark season for the league.
Saikia highlighted that the latter part of the IPL has increasingly been affected by soaring temperatures and the onset of pre-monsoon rains in several parts of India. "This year, IPL started around March 29th (28th), and it was over by May 31," he said.
Saikia elaborated that weather conditions during the final stages of the tournament, particularly after May 15, have raised concerns. "There is apprehension of having rainfall or pre-monsoon season starting.
On the other hand, there is hot weather which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds," he explained. To address these issues, the board is considering advancing the tournament by approximately two weeks.
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