The highly anticipated tournament, Indian Premier League (IPL) will commence on March 22, five days after the conclusion of the Womens Premier League (WPL). The IPL will kickstart on March 22 and the final will be played on May 26. Notably, Indias first match in the T20 World Cup is scheduled nine days later, on June 5, which will be played in the West Indies and the Caribbean. WPL kicks off first The second season of the WPL is slated to take center stage first, with matches scheduled from February 22 to March 17. Bengaluru and Delhi will once again host the exciting tournament. The tournament is known to provide a platform for emerging stars to shine. However, the official announcement is yet to come.Election considerationsAccording to the tentative schedule discussed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), IPL will be played in March. The top board stated that the exact schedule of the tournament will be announced after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha polls. The BCCI is working discreetly to ensure the tournament takes place seamlessly within the window between March 22 and May 26.Player availabilityCricket boards worldwide have largely assured player availability until the IPL final. However, with the T20 World Cup starting on June 1, early departures of some players, particularly those involved in the World Cup, remain a possibility. For now, the BCCIs primary focus is aligning the schedule with the elections and guaranteeing a vibrant IPL season in India.Players on the Ground: As Team India prepares for the upcoming Test series against England, the players got down to business in Hyderabad with a net session.Rohit hits net in MumbaiHowever, Rohit opted for a personal net session at the BKC Ground in Mumbai. The Indian skipper is expected to join the team in Hyderabad on Monday, where another net session is being planned. Jadeja might skip the session as it is understood that he is visiting Ayodhya. Earlier, the players arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday.With the WPL and IPL seasons inching closer, the Indian cricket scene is buzzing with excitement. Stay tuned for further updates and official announcements from the BCCI as the cricketing calendar for the year takes shape.
