IPL 2025 Scheduled to Begin on March 23, Confirms BCCI
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League will kick off following a high-profile auction, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders set to compete.
- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will officially start on March 23, as announced by BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla.
- The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah last November, saw record-breaking bids, including Rishabh Pant's ₹27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants.
- Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, will aim to retain their title after winning the 2024 season.
- Key administrative changes were confirmed during the BCCI meeting, including the appointment of Devajit Saikia as the new BCCI Secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as Treasurer.
- The venues for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be announced soon, and the Champions Trophy squad selection meeting is scheduled for January 18-19.
Hindustan Times 
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