Not only Indians but world cricket fans are waiting for the commencement date of Indian Premier League 2024. While the schedules are still awaited, Arun Singh Dhumal, the chairman of the IPL, has offered a major update regarding the tournament.
In December it was previously informed that the schedule for IPL 2024 would only be disclosed once there is clarity from the Home Ministry and the Election Commission of India regarding the polling schedule for the upcoming General Elections.
According to INS, the chairman of IPL, Arun Singh Dhumal has said, “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.”
He also 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.”
A BCCI official who was present at the meeting between the governing council and representatives of some franchises, asserted, “We had discussions around the IPL schedule and we have no option but to wait for a word from the Home Ministry and Election Commission of India on the polling schedule for General Elections, which is likely to be around the IPL’s time.”
An official who attended the meeting also disclosed that there is a strong belief and confidence in ensuring that the tournament will be held in India.
