BCCI announces IPL schedules for next three seasons
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the schedules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next three seasons.
The 2025 IPL will commence on March 14 and conclude on May 25.
The 2026 season is scheduled from March 15 to May 31 while the 2027 edition will run from March 14 to May 30.
The IPL governing council has reportedly termed these tournament dates as windows, but it is likely that these will end up as the final dates for the tournament.
This early announcement reflects the IPL's rapidly growing prominence and its established window in the international cricket calendar. It allows for better planning for both franchises and players.
This announcement comes ahead of the much-awaited mega auction, slated to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. It will commence at 3:00 PM IST.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
