IPL Franchises Take Precautionary Measures with Player Passports Anticipating ECI Announcement on General Elections
IPL 2024: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) set to announce general election dates, some IPL franchises have taken steps that have fueled speculation about a potential shift in venue for the latter stages of the tournament.
Here’s a breakdown of the situation:
- Franchises Collect Passports: A few IPL franchises have reportedly collected the passports of their players. This move is seen as a precautionary measure in case the second half of the IPL needs to be held outside India due to scheduling conflicts with the elections.
- BCCI Assurances: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has maintained that the entire IPL will be held within the country. They’ve downplayed the significance of the passport collection, stating it’s simply to avoid any last-minute delays due to passport validity issues if the schedule changes.
- History of IPL and Elections: This isn’t the first time the IPL has faced scheduling challenges due to Indian elections. In previous years, the tournament has been entirely or partially held outside the country to accommodate the electoral process.
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IPL Current Status:
- The first leg of IPL 2024 is confirmed to begin on March 22nd with the opening match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.
- The BCCI has released the schedule for the first leg only, and the fate of the second leg hinges on the upcoming election announcement.
Key Points:
- Passport collection by franchises is a precautionary measure, not a confirmation of the IPL moving out of India.
- The BCCI is confident the entire tournament will be held within the country.
- A clearer picture will emerge once the ECI announces the election dates.
We’ll have to wait for the ECI’s announcement to see if the IPL needs to adjust its schedule. In the meantime, the first leg will proceed as planned in India.pen_sparktunesharemore_vert
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