BCCI Brings IPL 2027 Auction Back to India After Four Years, Delays Decision on Impact Player Rule: Report
- On Tuesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India tentatively scheduled the Women's Premier League 2027 auction for October 28 in Kochi during a WPL Governing Council virtual meeting.
- Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium is confirmed to host matches, while the BCCI considers Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara or a new stadium in Varanasi as the second venue for the 2027 season.
- To assess the Varanasi venue, a BCCI cricket operations team will conduct an inspection, with a source telling The Times of India that domestic matches may be required to test the new facility.
- Brabourne and Kotambi will also host the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy from February 14 to 28, 2027, leaving limited turnaround time between the tournaments at both venues.
- Separately, the IPL Governing Council deferred a decision on the controversial Impact Player rule until next month while franchises' feedback is being assessed.
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The BCCI has made a major decision regarding the IPL 2027 auction. This time, the player auction will be held in India, not abroad. This decision was made at the IPL Governing Council meeting. However, a final decision on the impact player rule has not yet been made. The WPL 2027 auction is expected to take place in Kochi on October 28.
WPL 2027 Auction on October 29 in Kochi, Venue Details Announced | 🏏 LatestLY
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction is tentatively scheduled for October 29, 2026, in Kochi, marking a crucial step for the upcoming season. With the league eyeing a home-and-away format, Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium is confirmed as a match venue. 🏏 WPL 2027 Auction on October 29 in Kochi, Venue Details Announced.
WPL 2027 auction likely on October 28 in Kochi
The WPL-2027 auction is likely to be held in Kochi on Oct 29, with Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium confirmed as a venue. Varanasi is being considered as the second host city, subject to stadium readiness and a BCCI inspection. Meanwhile, the IPL Governing Council has deferred a decision on the Impact Player rule until next month after receiving franchise feedback.
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