the Board of Control for Cricket in India The BCCI has confirmed that the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on March 21 and end on May 25. The announcement was made by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla during an exclusive conversation with Sports Talk. The dates come as a slight adjustment from the previously proposed March 14 start.
The Indian Premier League begins immediately after the 2025 Champions Trophy
Next season of IPL Will follow immediately after ICC Champions Cupwhich runs from February 19 to March 9. The tight scheduling highlights a busy calendar for Indian cricket, with back-to-back highlights.
The opening match of IPL 2025 will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and the rest of the schedule is expected to be released soon.
the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by a new captain, will enter the new season as defending champions. KKR won the title last year sunrise hyderabad (SRH) in an exciting final.
Fans will be keen to see how the teams line up after the recent IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several high-profile transfers took place during the auction, with major changes to team lineups.
One of the most talked about changes is Rishabh Pant's move to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The former Delhi Capitals skipper has joined LSG, while KL Rahul, who captained LSG last season, has been picked by DC.
These swaps added an interesting layer to the upcoming season. Fans will be eager to see how these players adapt to their new teams.
Future IPL seasons have also been announced
The BCCI also revealed the tentative dates for the next two seasons of the IPL:
- Indian Premier League 2026: From March 15 to May 31
- Indian Premier League 2027: From March 14 to May 30
These announcements provide a clear roadmap for the future of the league, ensuring teams are able to plan for the future.
Apart from the scheduling updates, the BCCI has appointed a new commissioner for the IPL for a period of one year. The identity of the new commissioner has not yet been revealed, but his role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the league.
The upcoming BCCI meeting, scheduled to be held from January 18-19, will focus on finalizing India's squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 and reviewing plans for the upcoming IPL season.
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