On Wednesday, February 14, Indian Premier tournament (IPL) chairman Arun Singh Dhumal stated that the forthcoming season of the T20 tournament will take place in India, notwithstanding the general election. He stated that conversations will take place with the Indian government to determine the date.
The Indian general elections are scheduled to take place between April and May, coinciding with the Indian Premier League timeframe. Some speculated that the competition might be hosted outside of India. However, Indian Premier League head Arun Singh Dhumal has stated that the competition will take place in India. He stated that the 2024 season would be arranged around the general elections.
“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,” Arun Dhumal told IANS.
Arun Singh Dhumal, chairman of the Indian Premier League, has announced a probable timeframe for the 2024 season. He stated that the event would most likely begin in late March. The tournament is expected to feature 74 matches, with ten clubs competing for the prized trophy.
“It (IPL) will most likely start from March end. The general elections are in April, so we will work it out with the help of the government.”
The Chennai Super Kings won the 2023 Indian Premier League. They defeated the Gujarat Titans in the competition final in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. This was their sixth title in the league, all under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s leadership.
