With the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting on March 28, the tournament organizers are closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical situation and its possible impact on the event, a senior IPL official said.
There have been concerns about possible disruption of logistics and infrastructure should the conflict escalate. These include possible problems related to fuel supply, such as cooking gas and oil used for floodlights in stadiums, as well as air travel disruptions that could affect players and officials flying to the tournament from abroad.
When contacted by India Today about the situation and any contingency planning, a top IPL official said that the league is currently monitoring developments closely but has not taken any preemptive decisions.
“We can’t pre-empt the situation. We have to wait and watch. Everyone we’ve spoken to says things are under control. Hotels are saying the same, so for now we have to go by that,” the official said.
He added that at present the organizers do not see any immediate reason for changes in the schedule or arrangements.
“Everything is fine from now on. We will monitor the situation. Why should we preempt anything and decide now?” he said.
When asked if the league had a contingency plan in place in case the situation worsened, the official said organizers would respond according to the circumstances.
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“We will definitely act according to the situation. If the situation requires us to do something, we will take the necessary steps,” the official added.
The IPL remains one of the world’s most prominent T20 cricket tournaments featuring top international and Indian players across multiple cities in India. Despite external concerns, preparations for the upcoming season are continuing as planned, while officials remain vigilant about any developments that could affect the tournament.
IPL 2026 is all set to start on March 28 with the opening between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
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Issued by:
Rishabh Beniwal
Published on:
11 March 2026 22:50 IST
