BCCI Plans IPL Expansion and Leaves Foreign Player Availability to Franchises
The BCCI is considering expanding the IPL from 74 to 94 matches by starting the tournament in early March from 2028 to allow a full home-and-away format. This expansion may reduce bilateral international series due to calendar constraints and viewer fatigue. Meanwhile, the BCCI will not intervene in disputes over foreign player availability during the IPL, leaving such matters to franchises and players, despite concerns about overseas stars missing matches due to injuries or national duties. The board plans gradual auction purse increases but maintains strict rules on player withdrawals.