BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has clarified that there have been no discussions within the board regarding increasing the number of IPL teams to 10–12. He dismissed reports about an increase in the number of teams from 2028 onwards as mere speculation.
Will 2 new teams be added to the IPL? BCCI makes a major statement amidst the speculation
The BCCI has put an end to the ongoing discussions regarding the potential entry of two new teams into the IPL. Cricket fans had hoped that by 2028, the IPL would feature 12 teams instead of the current 10; however, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has clarified that no such proposal is under consideration by the Board. In fact, there has been no discussion on this matter—neither formal nor informal—to date.
Debajit Saikia stated that there are currently no plans to increase the number of teams in the IPL. He dismissed reports suggesting that the tournament would expand to 12 teams by 2028 as mere speculation. Speaking to PTI, Saikia said, "We have not discussed the possibility of making the IPL a 12-team tournament by 2028—neither formally nor informally. At the moment, we are not considering anything of the sort."
Board’s Full Focus on IPL 2027
The BCCI Secretary clarified that the Board’s current focus is on the upcoming season of the IPL, which will mark the 20th edition of the tournament. Preparations are underway to make it a special and memorable event. He stated, "Our focus is on the 2027 IPL, which will be its 20th edition. It is going to be a massive event. We are currently working on this and are not thinking about anything else."
Saikia also addressed media reports regarding a potential increase in the number of teams. He dismissed these reports as mere speculation—a product of some people's imagination—and asserted that there is no basis for such claims.
No decision yet on increasing the player purse (budget)
Ahead of the IPL 2027 mega auction, there were discussions about increasing the player purse for franchises from ₹125 crore to ₹150 crore. However, Saikia stated that no decision has been reached on this matter yet. He mentioned that the next auction will take place on December 16, but it will not be a mega auction. Any decision regarding an increase in the player purse will only be taken after the mega auction, which is scheduled for next year.
