March 22 To May End: BCCI Confirms IPL 2024 Window – Key Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has determined the official window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) from March 22 to the end of May.

Finalizing exact dates hinges on the upcoming general elections next summer, contingent on the election program.

Franchises were briefed on these developments ahead of the IPL auction in Dubai on December 19. Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan, New Zealand, and West Indies boards have affirmed full player availability, with minimal conditions.

Conversely, conditional approval has been granted by England, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh boards.

Most Australian players, excluding Josh Hazlewood, will partake in the IPL. Hazlewood, expecting fatherhood, joins in May. Cricket Australia (CA) assures full player availability, except for Hazlewood and those in the Sheffield Shield final. Players in the Shield final can choose IPL over the domestic event from March 21 to 25.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) allows player participation unless unfit or with international duties. English players’ availability depends on the ECB’s summer international program, pending finalization. Rehan Ahmed withdrew; the Twenty20 World Cup is from June 4 to 30.

The BCCI communicates to teams regarding English players: “ECB is prepared to make players available, subject to fitness and international duty. ECB is finalizing the World T20 schedule; Rob Key will coordinate with players and franchises.”

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Bangladesh and Ireland allow partial player availability, with Mustafizur Rahman and Joshua Little granted special permissions. Rahman can join from March 22 to May 11.

Concerns exist over Sri Lankan players due to a Test against Bangladesh from March 30 to April 3. However, certain players are available as they don’t play Tests.

The BCB informs the BCCI that “Taskin Ahmed and Md. Shoriful Islam listed for the auction, will not be available for IPL 2024.” Three Bangladesh players featured in the auction. Afghanistan, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe confirm full player availability for the IPL.

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