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BCCI Secretary Dismisses IPL Team Expansion Plan

Aakash Saini

BCCI refutes IPL expansion rumours [Source: AFP]BCCI refutes IPL expansion rumours [Source: AFP]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled out the immediate possibility of expansion of the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the same after recent reports indicated that the board was aiming to expand the number of participating IPL franchises from 10 to 12. 

Saikia explained that the BCCI is yet to even discuss the possibility of such an expansion. 

BCCI more concerned for IPL 2027 then future expansion, says Saikia

While speaking with PTI, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the board is yet to discuss the possibility of expanding the IPL from 10 teams to 12 franchises from 2028 onwards.

He said, “We have neither discussed formally nor informally the possibility of the IPL becoming a 12-team affair in 2028. It is not in our scope at this stage.”

Saikia further stated that the primary focus of the BCCI at the moment is to successfully organize the IPL 2027 season next year.

The BCCI administrator also signified the importance of IPL 2027, acknowledging the fact that it will be the 20th edition of the league. 

Devajit Saikia explained, “We are concerned about the IPL of 2027, which is going to be the 20th edition of the IPL. So, it will be a big affair. We are concerned about that and we are not considering anything beyond that.”

The BCCI secretary also urged Indian cricket and IPL fans to not pay attention to unconfirmed reports or rumours, like the one which recently indicated the expansion of the league.

BCCI declines to react to KKR co-owner’s unique suggestion

Just a few days ago, KKR co-owner and Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla suggested the BCCI to host IPL seasons in January instead of its usual April-May window.

Backing the claims of IPL founder and former cricket administrator Lalit Modi, Chawla implied that the IPL is capable of generating its own window in the hectic cricket calendar. 

Devajit Saikia, however, declined to react to the KKR co-owner’s suggestion, stating that the successful hosting of IPL 2027 remains the primary concern for the board. 

He said, “We are concerned about hosting the 2027 IPL, which is going to start in March 2027. That's all.”

For now, the BCCI appears determined to prioritise the milestone 20th edition of the IPL in 2027, with any discussions surrounding the league’s expansion remaining on hold.