
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has now announced its start date, and cricket fans are getting more and more excited. On January 12, 2025, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla declared that the eagerly anticipated competition would begin on March 23, 2025. This comes after months of conjecture following the November 2024 mega sale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The dates of the IPL 2025 playoffs and final matches have not been revealed, despite the formal announcement of the start date. The entire IPL 2025 program will therefore have to wait until an official statement is released, which could happen in a few days.
IPL 2025 Will Follow By Two Weeks from ICC Champions Trophy Final
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The IPL 2025 season is particularly noteworthy since it begins exactly two weeks following the March 9, 2025, ICC Champions Trophy final. The tension of the impending IPL season is increased by the extremely small and thrilling interval between the two back-to-back massive cricket events.
As clubs and players swiftly transition from international responsibilities in the Champions Trophy to the high-octane action of the IPL, this will make the first few games of the season even more exciting for the viewers.
BCCI Leadership Changes Announced During SGM

Following the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM), which was held in Mumbai on January 12, 2025, Rajiv Shukla announced the announcement. Devjit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected without opposition as the new BCCI Secretary and Treasurer, respectively, at the aforementioned meeting. The appointments followed some significant shifts in the BCCI’s leadership.
Since Jay Shah was chosen as the ICC President in December 2024, the secretary position became vacant. Additionally, following his appointment as a Cabinet Minister in the Maharashtra government, Ashish Shelar resigned from his position as Treasurer of the BCCI. As the board prepares for a busy year that includes the Champions Trophy and the IPL 2025, this leadership change marks a significant chapter in Indian cricket’s administrative structure.
Final Preparations for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In addition to the IPL updates, Rajiv Shukla stated that the final meeting to reveal India’s likely lineup for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is set for January 18 or 19. Although there have been rumors that there may be a slight delay in revealing India’s likely roster, the ICC had previously set a deadline of January 12 to finalize the respective squads of participating teams.
Teams like Bangladesh, New Zealand, and England have already revealed their rosters as of today. However, India has not yet chosen its team. February 20, 2025, is when the Champions Trophy will begin. On the same day, India will play its first match in Dubai against Bangladesh. India will play New Zealand on March 2, 2025, and Pakistan on February 23, 2025. Dubai will host all of India’s group-stage games.
IPL 2025: What to Expect

The 2025 Indian Premier League is predicted to be the most competitive season to date. Some very exciting and fresh players were recruited to the squads during the blockbuster auction. In light of the fact that the Kolkata Knight Riders are the reigning champions, this season is sure to be full of exciting games, fierce competition, and memorable moments.
With all the excitement of the IPL, which will undoubtedly follow the Champions Trophy 2025, it would be one of the events that showcases some of the best cricket players in the world once more. For cricket fans, 2025 will be an event they will never forget.
And the cricket community is excitedly awaiting the start of IPL 2025 as March 23 draws near. In what will be perceived as a sure gun-fest, fans are eager to watch how their favorite clubs and players will contribute.