BCCI Considers Expanding IPL Season to 94 Matches in 2028, But No Plans for New Franchises
The BCCI is exploring an expansion of the IPL season to a full home-and-away format, but the addition of new franchises is not on the cards in the near future. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is seriously considering expanding the IPL season to 94 matches starting in 2028, as part of its long-term plans for the tournament. While the league's current format, which was extended to 74 matches in 2022 with the inclusion of Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), is successful, the BCCI is exploring ways to further expand the tournament, though not immediately. Arun Dhumal, the IPL chairman, has confirmed that the BCCI is in discussions to potentially increase the number of matches in the league to a full home-and-away format with 94 games. However, this move will likely coincide with the next media-rights cycle, which begins in 2028. The Expansion Plan: 94 Matches by 2028? Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Dhumal explained that there is significant interest ...
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