this Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI (BCCI) has confirmed that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on March 21 and end on May 25. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla announced the news in an exclusive chat with Sports Tak. These dates are slightly revised from the previously proposed March 14 start date.

IPL will kick off immediately after Champions Trophy 2025

upcoming season intense pulsed light will be followed immediately ICC Champions Trophyrunning from February 19 to March 9. The hectic schedule highlights Indian cricket’s jam-packed schedule, which features back-to-back marquee events.

The IPL 2025 opener will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and the rest of the schedule is expected to be announced soon.

this Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), under the leadership of a new captain, will enter the new season as the defending champions. KKR defeated the champions last year Sunriser Hotel Hyderabad (SRH) in an exciting final.

Fans will be eager to see how the team performs after the recent IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Several high-profile transfers took place during the auction, with significant changes to the squad’s makeup.

One of the most talked about changes was the transfer of Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The former Delhi Capitals (DC) captain joined LSG while KL Rahul, who captained LSG last season, was picked by DC.

These exchanges add an interesting layer to the upcoming season. Fans will be keen to see how these players adapt to their new teams.

The future IPL season has also been announced

BCCI also revealed the tentative dates for the next two IPL seasons:

• IPL 2026: March 15 to May 31
• IPL 2027: March 14 to May 30

These announcements provide a clear roadmap for the future of the league, ensuring teams can plan ahead.

Apart from the schedule update, the BCCI has also appointed a new IPL commissioner for a one-year term. The identities of the new commissioners have not yet been revealed, but their role will be crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the league.

The next BCCI meeting is scheduled to be held on January 18-19 and will focus on finalizing India’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy and reviewing plans for the upcoming IPL season.

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