{"id":13835,"date":"2026-06-02T06:43:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/bcci-weighs-earlier-ipl-start-to-beat-may-heat-and-late-season-rain-risks"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:43:04","slug":"bcci-weighs-earlier-ipl-start-to-beat-may-heat-and-late-season-rain-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/bcci-weighs-earlier-ipl-start-to-beat-may-heat-and-late-season-rain-risks","title":{"rendered":"BCCI weighs earlier IPL start to beat May heat and late-season rain risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IPL\u2019s scheduling window is set to be reviewed closely, with the BCCI weighing options to begin the tournament earlier and limit the league\u2019s vulnerability to scorching temperatures and rain that often arrives toward the back end of the season. The debate has intensified because the tournament is expected to grow in the coming years, which would demand more calendar room without putting players, broadcasters or the wider international game under strain.<\/p>\n<h2>IPL window under fresh scrutiny<\/h2>\n<p>BCCI chairman Arun Dhumal has flagged weather as a key factor shaping future planning, pointing out that the league\u2019s present placement through May brings mounting heat risks. He also suggested that the board is exploring alternatives that could move the tournament away from the most uncomfortable period of the Indian summer.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The BCCI is considering starting the IPL earlier to reduce exposure to extreme heat and late-season rain.<\/li>\n<li>Weather concerns are viewed as a major challenge for future scheduling, particularly as the tournament currently runs into May.<\/li>\n<li>One possibility being discussed is a mid-March start.<\/li>\n<li>The BCCI is also exploring a window between February and April, plus another option later in the year.<\/li>\n<li>Any major change would require broadcaster consultation.<\/li>\n<li>A September-October window has been mentioned as it comes before Diwali, a peak advertising period.<\/li>\n<li>There is currently no final decision on changing the IPL window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dhumal said the board is looking at a range of timings, with May becoming \u201cvery hot\u201d and the league seeking a safer stretch. His comments indicate the BCCI\u2019s intention to find a slot from February to April, before considering other parts of the calendar for a workable solution.<\/p>\n<p>Among the options under consideration, a mid-March commencement stands out. The idea is to push the tournament deeper into what is expected to be a relatively calmer phase of the season, thereby lowering the likelihood of matches being disrupted by severe heat or rain later on.<\/p>\n<h3>Why expansion complicates the calendar<\/h3>\n<p>The IPL currently occupies close to two months in the cricket calendar. That footprint could widen after the next broadcast cycle if the tournament grows, and that would make scheduling far more difficult. A longer format would likely force the BCCI to consider a bigger window, more double-header fixtures, or even a split-season structure\u2014each with its own complications.<\/p>\n<p>Dhumal also made it clear that the BCCI cannot plan in isolation. Any significant alteration to the tournament\u2019s timing would need discussions with broadcasters to gauge whether the league can be shifted without damaging commercial value or broadcast planning.<\/p>\n<p>One later-year option that has been discussed is a September-October window. Dhumal argued that this period aligns well with advertisers because it comes just before Diwali, described as one of the strongest advertising seasons in India.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the commercial case is strong, the cricket calendar introduces additional hurdles. The IPL features a large number of overseas players, meaning any change would require coordination with other cricket boards and respect for international commitments.<\/p>\n<h2>Global impact and next steps<\/h2>\n<p>Dhumal stressed that the tournament\u2019s influence now reaches far beyond India\u2019s domestic structure. He said the IPL affects all other boards and players who work across the global game, so any scheduling shift must be shaped with input from cricket partners worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the BCCI has not taken a final call on changing the IPL window. 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