IPL 2024 is set to commence from March 22. Considering the Lok Sabha elections, the BCCI has announced the schedule for only 21 matches so far.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has declared the dates for the general elections, which will take place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.
Recently, reports were suggesting that the second phase of IPL 2024 might be organized outside India due to the Lok Sabha elections. However, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has now clarified everything.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be held overseas. He has dismissed any speculation of shifting the tournament abroad.
In a statement issued to the cricket fraternity, Jay Shah stated that the entire league will be hosted in India. Shah informed the cricket board on Saturday that there are no plans to take the league overseas.
Recently, reports were suggesting that BCCI officials are in the UAE and exploring the possibility of conducting the second phase of the IPL in Gulf countries.
It was claimed in the reports that some franchises have even asked players to submit their passports. However, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has dismissed all such reports.
The IPL was played outside India on several occasions. In 2009, the entire IPL season was held overseas, with matches taking place in South Africa.
Following this, in 2014, the first phase of the IPL was hosted in the UAE due to the Lok Sabha elections in India.
Similarly, in 2020, the entire IPL season was played in the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, in 2021, the second phase of the IPL was also held in the UAE due to the pandemic situation.
