"IPL 2024 will most likely start from..." - Arun Dhumal makes huge revelation

Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal on Wednesday (14th February) provided a huge update about the schedule of the upcoming edition of the league. He confirmed that the IPL 2024 will take place in India and will begin from March end.

The biggest carnival of the cricketing world is just around the corner now. The excitement is building up for the IPL 2024 as a few franchises have already started assembling. But there have been speculations about the venue for the league.

During April 2024, Lok Sabha elections are slated to take place in India. IPL 2024 is expected to clash with the elections. There have been some reports which claimed that the league might take place somewhere out of India as was the case in 2009 and the first half of 2014.

In 2009 IPL took place in South Africa and then in 2014 first half was staged in UAE. The reports claimed that with elections around the corner, the fate of the league will be similar to what happened last time when the elections took place in the last two years in India.

But IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal rubbished off all the reports. He claimed that BCCI will work with the Indian government to make sure that IPL 2024 takes place in India. He also revealed that they will also finalize the fixtures once elections are announced. Speaking to IANS, he explained:

“We will work with the Indian government, and agencies to make sure that the league takes place in India. We are waiting for the schedule of the general election to be announced and then we will plan accordingly…like which state will host what game at the time of election will be planned that way.”

As per the various reports, it is learned that IPL 2024 will be played in two phases in India. BCCI will be looking at the two windows in context with the elections and then announce the dates for the league. A total of 74 matches will be played in the tournament.

IPL 2024 will most likely start from March end

Arun Dhumal was further asked about when will the IPL 2024 begin. He revealed that the league will begin from ending March. He added that they will work with the government before announcing the schedule. He added:

“It (IPL) will most likely start from March end… and general elections are in April, so we will work it out with the help of the government.”

Some reports also have claimed that IPL 2024 is likely to start on March 22. The league will also be an ideal preparation for players of all the teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will be played in the United States of America and the Caribbean during the month of June.

As per PTI, the final of the Indian Premier League 2024 will tentatively take place on May 26.

IPL final could be tentatively held on May 26 (repeat tentative). Effectively gives Indian team one week time (8 days) before first WT20 game on June 5.#IPL2024

— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) February 14, 2024

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the defending champions. They defeated Gujarat Titans in the final of the league last year to claim their 5th title. All the teams this time have some quality players around. It promises to be an enthralling season.