The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has knowledgeable all state affiliation members that subsequent season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) might be performed on dwelling and away foundation, signalling an finish to Covid-related restrictions in cricket.
In a letter to all state models, Ganguly additionally acknowledged that the board might be beginning a women’ u15 in the future event.
“The Indian cricketing season 2022-23 has started, and I am happy to share with you that we are going back to normalcy. You must be aware that this year we will be having the as-usual full-fledged domestic season for all age groups and the games will be hosted all over the country. I am sure the pandemic is behind us, and we all now look forward to a more certain future,” Ganguly stated in his letter.
Ganguly additionally added: “The next season of men’s IPL will also go back to the home and away format with all ten teams playing their home matches at their designated venues. The BCCI is currently working on the much-awaited Women’s IPL. We are expecting to start the first season early next year.”
This season the board can have two editions of the Irani Cup. Saurashtra, who had been the Ranji Trophy champions in 2019-20 season will tackle Rest of India at Rajkot from October 1-5. Madhya Pradesh who received their maiden Ranji Trophy Championship within the 2021-22 season by beating Mumbai will play the second Irani Cup recreation from March 1 to five in Indore.
Ganguly additionally stated the u15 one dayers for women can be a stepping stone for cricketers. “We are glad to introduce a u15 one day tournament for girls from this season. Women’s cricket has seen phenomenal growth across the world and our national team has been performing well. This new tournament will create a pathway for our young girls to play at the national and international level,” Ganguly wrote.
