IPL to Be Moved to September-October Window? IPL Chairman Reveals Major 'Suggestion' for Expanding League

IPL to be moved to September-October window? IPL chairman reveals major 'suggestion' for expanding league

Since the IPL expanded to 10 teams, franchises have no longer played every opponent twice during the league stage — a format that was once a defining feature of the tournament. The IPL governing body is now exploring a split-window schedule.

IPL window shift to September–October under consideration amid heat concerns: Arun Dhumal

New Delhi: Indian Premier League chairman Arun Dhumal has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may consider shifting the tournament window from March–May to September–October, citing concerns over peak summer heat and player fatigue. In an interview with Sportstar, Dhumal said there was no immediate requirement to change the existing window, but any future decision would need to be taken in consultation with the league’s br…

IPL Schedule Change 2026: Why BCCI May Shift IPL Window Amid Rising Heat, Expansion Plans & Future Challenges

BCCI Evaluating IPL Schedule Shift Amid Rising Temperatures and Future Expansion Plans The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started exploring long-term scheduling options for the Indian Premier League (IPL) as concerns around extreme weather conditions and tournament expansion continue to grow. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently revealed that the board is actively discussing whether the league’s traditional March-to-May window sho…

IPL To Move To Two Phase Format: Matches In September And October Expected

The Indian Premier League (IPL), which is widely recognized as the most prominent T20 league globally, is on the verge of undergoing significant structural changes in the coming years. According to recent developments, the tournament organizers are contemplating a shift towards a two-phase format. Currently, the IPL follows a traditional schedule that commences in late March and concludes by the end of May. However, with the proposed increase in…

IPL likely to be scrapped from March-May window, confirms Arun Dhumal

The Indian Premier League (IPL) could witness its biggest change ever soon, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is seriously thinking about shifting the tournament out of the traditional March-May window.

Should the BCCI move IPL to September-October? The Heat, the Fatigue, and the Case for India's Biggest Scheduling Debate

Step outside in Delhi, Chennai, or Ahmedabad in May. The mercury is kissing 45°C. The air is thick and unforgiving. And somewhere on a cricket ground baking under that sun, a bowler is running in for the 18th over of his fifth match in nine days. Now ask yourself: is the Indian Premier League, cricket’s […] The post Should the BCCI move IPL to September-October? The Heat, the Fatigue, and the Case for India’s Biggest Scheduling Debate appeared f…