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Lalit Modi: IPL needs new dates, not ICC window
10 Nov
Summary
- IPL founder proposes shifting the tournament to January or October-April.
- He argues the IPL creates its own window and doesn't need ICC approval.
- Modi believes the league's commercial strength rivals football's Premier League.
Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has proposed moving the lucrative tournament to a new slot in the cricket calendar. He suggests either a January start or an October-April schedule, advocating for the league to escape the increasingly hot April-May period.
Modi contends that the IPL does not require an International Cricket Council (ICC) allocated window, asserting that as a domestic tournament owned by the BCCI, it has the authority to set its own schedule. He draws a parallel between the IPL's stature in cricket and the English Premier League's dominance in football, highlighting its commercial power.
Furthermore, Modi expressed his opposition to reviving the Champions League T20. He cited concerns over governance and conflicts of interest due to IPL franchise owners' involvement in multiple international leagues, and the unnecessary competition for resources.
He believes these schedule changes are crucial for the IPL's sustainable growth, aiming for better playing conditions, increased broadcasting value, and a stronger economic foundation for Indian cricket.
