Indian Premier League to start from March 26, 40% crowd to be allowed

Digital Desk: The 10-team Indian Premier League will begin on March 26 and conclude on May 29 in Mumbai, with a maximum attendance of roughly 40% permitted at the start of the season. After the governing council meeting on Thursday, Indian Premier League chairman Brijesh Patel informed PTI, "The IPL will start on Saturday, March 26." There will be 74 matches in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, Navi Mumbai's DY Patil field, and Gahunje Stadium in Pune, thanks to the addition of two new clubs, the Lucknow Supergiants and Gujarat Titans. "Viewers will be permitted according to Maharashtra norms and standards, with a cap of 40% initially. But, it might be a packed house at the business end of the COVID situation continues under management and instances diminish "according to a report. There has been no announcement on play-offs. However, the final is likely to be taken at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Also Read: Ishan Kishan struck on head by bouncer; admitted to hospital