The idea of a larger IPL has already generated excitement among franchises and fans, but the BCCI is currently focusing on a completely different challenge. The board is currently exploring the options to change the tournament window to protect players and fans from extreme weather conditions.
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Scorching heat and rain put the IPL schedule under review
Saikia revealed that their main focus is currently on changing the tournament window because several venues faced tough weather conditions in the IPL 2026. Some cities experienced intense heat, while others have seen rainfall because of the arrival of the monsoon season.
IPL set for early start as BCCI targets mid-May finish
The BCCI Secretary stated that the Board is now exploring the possibility of starting the IPL season approximately two weeks earlier. The aim would be to complete the tournament by the middle of May and avoid the worst of the summer heat and rain.
He further explained, “This year, we started it around March 28. We'll try to bring IPL a bit ahead of the season, maybe by March 15. We are working on it and will finish and close it by May 15 so that the rigors of the warm weather or the rain will not have any impact on the players as well as the crowd and the fans, which is very important because to watch a match, especially the matches in the hot sun, it is very difficult and very uncomfortable for the fans also because of the high temperature in some of the venues. So, we are working on it.”
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