The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced that the IPL 2025 will commence on March 23. The confirmation came from BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla during a media interaction following the board’s general meeting on January 12.
Key Administrative Updates
During the meeting, several important administrative changes were also disclosed. Devajit Saikia has been appointed as the new BCCI secretary, replacing Jay Shah, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia has been elected as the BCCI treasurer. Additionally, Shukla announced that discussions for the Champions Trophy squads will take place between January 18 and 19, and the venues for the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be revealed soon.
Conflicting Reports on IPL Start Date
Despite the official announcement, reports suggest discrepancies regarding the IPL 2025 start date. While ESPNCricinfo reported that the tournament might begin on March 21, sources quoted by PTI indicated the possibility of a March 20 or 21 start.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy Review
The BCCI meeting also included a review of India’s recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy performance, where the team suffered a 1-3 series defeat in Australia, followed by a 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were present during the discussions.
“There was a detailed review of what went wrong and the corrections needed. However, no hurried decisions are expected from the new BCCI leadership,” a source within the board told PTI.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction Highlights
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in November 2024 in Jeddah, generated immense attention and record-breaking bids. A total of 182 players were sold for ₹639.15 crore, with marquee players dominating the event.
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, sold for ₹27 crore.
Shreyas Iyer fetched ₹26.75 crore, while Venkatesh Iyer garnered ₹23.75 crore.
Meanwhile, notable players like David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Shardul Thakur went unsold, surprising fans and analysts alike.
As excitement builds for the 2025 IPL season, the tournament promises to deliver thrilling cricket action and captivate fans worldwide.
