IPL 2026: IPL Season-19 There are 2 days left for the start. Players of all the teams are practicing vigorously for the new season. Legends like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to Rohit Sharma are going to be seen playing against each other again. According to the report of Times of India, now 2 days before the start of IPL 2026, the fans have got a big shock.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big decision regarding the opening ceremony of IPL 2026. The board has taken this decision in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident that took place in Bengaluru last year, in which 11 people died.
Why won’t there be an opening ceremony?
Last season, Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title. After this, a stampede broke out during the celebration organized in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025, in which 11 people lost their lives. This tragic incident had left the sports world in deep shock. For this reason, this time the board has decided to stay away from any kind of celebration or grand event.
When will the tournament start?
IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28. Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match. This match will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which is considered to be another important reason for this decision. In such a situation, not organizing any big function before the inauguration is being considered a sensitive step.
What will be the closing ceremony?
However, according to reports, a closing ceremony can be held at the end of IPL 2026. It is likely to be held before the final match to be held on May 31. It is being told that this time the board may focus on the closing ceremony instead of the opening.
Has this happened before?
BCCI has not taken the decision to cancel the opening ceremony of IPL for the first time. Earlier, even in the memory of 40 CRPF soldiers martyred in the Pulwama attack in 2019, the inauguration ceremony was not organized.
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