BCCI will hold a IPL stakeholder meeting [Source: AFP]The lead-up to IPL 2027 is already underway, with the BCCI set to summon key stakeholders to devise plans for its 20th season. Franchise owners and state representatives are among those expected to attend.The date for the meeting has been locked in, with discussions on several key topics on the agenda. They will also review the past season, where RCB emerged champions for the second time and look to address issues that faced criticism.Devajit Saikia confirms meeting with IPL stakeholdersAccording to The Indian Express, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia recently sent an official invitation to IPL stakeholders, including franchise owners and state associations on October 15 in Mumbai.As per the letter, the BCCI aims to make the landmark 20th season memorable while taking learnings from IPL 2026 to make further improvements.“As the League approaches its landmark 20th season in 2027, the BCCI proposes to convene a joint meeting of all key stakeholders, namely the State Associations that hosted IPL matches, the Franchise Owners and their Chief Executive Officers, and the Broadcasters,” wrote Devajit Saikia.“The meeting is intended to review the issues and learnings from past seasons, address any concerns, and deliberate on the planning and coordination for the [IPL] 2027 season,” he added.ALSO READMumbai Indians To Advance Hardik Pandya Trade Talks Within 4 Weeks: ReportFurthermore, he noted the importance of the state associations in the smooth conduct of the tournament. Hence, the BCCI will hear feedback from the associations, including matters regarding hosting, venue operations and match-day coordination.Decision on Impact Player Rule beckoningSince the Impact Player rule was introduced in IPL 2023, it has seen a huge amount of criticism from fans, media and even current and former players. The scoring rates have gone berserk, and there have been complaints that bowlers have no say in the match.As noted by many, the average run rate from IPL 2023 to 2026 has been 9.51, as opposed to 8.33 in the four years prior to it. This has been a major talking point around the league lately.Taking these factors into consideration, the BCCI and IPL governing council have recently shown a willingness to discuss the rule's future. This is reported to be one of the topics of discussion during the meeting.ALSO READList Of All Records Shattered By Sanju Samson During IND vs WI 2nd T20I
