Overview
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said Sunday the board will explore relocating this season’s Duleep Trophy final from the Centre of Excellence to a stadium but has not taken a final decision.
- The Duleep Trophy remains scheduled to open the 2026–27 domestic season from August 23 to September 10 at the CoE unless the board confirms a venue change.
- Government land-adoption conditions for the CoE prohibit general spectator crowds on campus while allowing family members and close associates of players to enter.
- To make matches available to fans despite limited stadium access the BCCI has increased the number of domestic fixtures that will be telecast live this season.
- The board has launched a logistics and consultation phase that will examine venue availability, ticketing and broadcast arrangements before deciding whether to move the final to a stadium.