Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, has downplayed concerns regarding the staging of the 19th edition of the IPL amid the current situation in West Asia, where a war involving Iran, Israel and the USA is ongoing.
Recently, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal addressed questions regarding the impact of an LPG shortage in the country on the cash-rich league, as it could affect the hospitality sector. In response, Dhumal urged patience and described the situation as evolving.
Saikia was quick to brush aside the concerns.
“There is nothing in the current situation that would raise an alarm. We have announced the IPL schedule. We are thinking positively and believe everything will go smoothly,” Saikia told Hindustan Times.
Since the 2024 World Cup, India have won five ICC tournaments, including three in 2025 — the Champions Trophy, the Women’s World Cup and the U19 Women’s World Cup. The most recent was the 2026 T20 World Cup. Such a feat has never happened in the history of Indian cricket. A proud Saikia acknowledged the many people who made it possible.
“So many world titles in a year and a half is no mean achievement. It’s because everything is in sync. Credit to our former secretary Jay Shah for putting structures in place. On the technical front, all the coaches — from Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman and Amol Mazumdar — along with the physios and trainers, everybody has contributed,” Saikia added.
The schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 was released on March 11. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will cross swords with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the tournament opener on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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