IPL stakeholders' meeting postponed due to PM Modi's ceremony with Team India

Dubai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called off its meeting with Indian Premier League (IPL) stakeholders, originally scheduled for October 15, due to an official commitment to attend a felicitation ceremony organized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Devajit Saikia, BCCI secretary, announced the postponement indefinitely.

The gathering was intended to bring together franchise owners, CEOs, IPL host state associations, and broadcasters to address concerns about the tournament and plan ahead for the next season. "The meeting with the IPL Franchise Owners, CEOs, IPL Hosting State Associations and Broadcasters, scheduled to be held on October 15, 2026, in Mumbai, has been postponed," Saikia stated.

Modi is set to honor both the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their gold-medal victories at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games in New Delhi. "The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India is scheduled to felicitate the Indian men’s and women’s teams for their outstanding performances at the recently concluded 20th Asian Games on October 15, 2026, in New Delhi.

Accordingly, BCCI officials will be required to attend the felicitation ceremony," the statement continued. BCCI officials received requests from various stakeholders to reschedule the meeting. "In view of the above, and with a view to facilitating maximum participation in person, it has been decided to postpone the meeting," Saikia explained.

The meeting was expected to convene key IPL stakeholders to discuss league-related matters prior to the forthcoming season; however, the BCCI has not yet provided a new date or venue. Saikia assured that the updated schedule would be communicated at a later stage.