The BCCI secretary Jay Shah reportedly confirmed that the Indian Premier League 2024 will not be shifted overseas on Saturday, March 16.
Reports of the BCCI looking to organise the remaining IPL 2024 games in UAE emerged when the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 which takes place in seven phases from April 19 to June 4.
However, according to the Cricbuzz report, Jay Shah confirmed that the entire IPL 2024 edition will take place in India. The 17th edition of the the IPL is set to kick off on March 22 in Chennai as the BCCI released the schedule for the first 21 games on February 22.
"The entire IPL will be held in India," Jay Shah told PTI. "We will be formulating the remaining schedule very soon and announce it."
The BCCI previously held the IPL tournament overseas during the 2009 (South Africa) and 2014 (UAE) general elections and in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Jay Shah revealed that over 3,50,000 fans have attended the ongoing Women's Premier League so far. Royal Challengers Bangalore's thrilling five-run win against Mumbai Indians in the eliminator clash on Friday witnessed a sold-out game at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium and Shah confirmed tickets are sold out for Sunday's final.
"Your unwavering support throughout the WPL has been nothing short of remarkable, with over 3,50,000 attendees filling the stadiums this season," Shah wrote in his X post. "As we gear up for the final showdown between RCB and DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, let's take a moment to appreciate the breathtaking moments, the thrilling victories, and the nail-biting finishes that have made this season unforgettable.
"Tomorrow's sold-out final is a fitting climax to what has been an electrifying journey. So to all the fans who have stood by the players, cheered for their remarkable performances, and made every moment count, I extend my deepest gratitude. Let's come together once more to celebrate the spirit of cricket and make tomorrow's final a spectacle to remember!"
