New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed speculation about expanding the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 10 to 12 teams in 2028. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the proposal has not been discussed, either formally or informally, within the Board.
Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Saikia said there was no scope for an immediate expansion, adding that the BCCI’s priority was to organise the 2027 edition of the tournament.
The 2027 IPL will mark the tournament’s 20th edition and is expected to be a major occasion for Indian cricket. Saikia described reports about the proposed expansion as speculative and said the Board was not considering any changes at this stage.
No Confirmation on Increase in Team Purse
Saikia also clarified that the BCCI has not taken any decision on increasing the team purse from Rs 125 crore to Rs 150 crore ahead of the next mega auction.
He stated that the upcoming auction scheduled for December 16 will not be a mega auction and will mark the final year of the current cycle. The Board will take a decision on the purse and related matters after that.
BCCI Focused on IPL 2027
The BCCI secretary also declined to comment on Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla’s suggestion of shifting the IPL to a January window instead of its traditional April-May schedule.
Saikia reiterated that the Board’s immediate focus was on hosting the 2027 season, which is scheduled to begin in March.
For now, the BCCI has made it clear that neither a 12-team expansion nor an increase in the team purse has been finalised.
