MUMBAI: IPL 2024 is expected to face unprecedented challenges due to the confluence of the T20 World Cup and the Lok Sabha Elections and with limited time to host the tournament, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may need to shorten its duration and even consider relocating matches outside India. In contrast to the previous edition that ran from March 31 to May 29, IPL 2024 is expected to commence earlier, on March 22, and conclude on May 19.
While the BCCI wants to keep the tournament in India, they may opt for the United Arab Emirates or the West Indies/USA for some playoff stages or the second half of the event to leverage the T20 World Cup co-hosting.
he IPL window provided by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from March to May leaves no room for rescheduling. This means that once the India vs England Test series ends on March 11, players will quickly transition to the IPL, leaving little time for other activities.
The BCCI is keen on keeping the tournament in India and allowing players a window for rest before the T20 World Cup. However, if hosting the entire tournament within India becomes unfeasible, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerges as a potential venue for some matches, a report in The Economic Times said.
