BCCI to celebrate 20th edition of IPL in 2027 in a grand way and initiates process for BCCI centenary celebrations in 2028

The General Body unanimously approved the enhanced payment structure for umpires and match referees and reclassification of the grades.

Rakesh Thapliyal 

Mumbai: September 18, 2026: BCCI has decided to celebrate the upcoming 20th edition of IPL in 2027 in a grand way and has also  initiated the process for the BCCI centenary celebrations in 2028. The centenary will be celebrated through a year-long programme, commencing in December 2027 continuing through 2028, marking a landmark milestone in the history of Indian Cricket. These decisions were taken in the 95th Annual General Meeting of BCCI.

According to Devajit Saikia, Secretary, BCCI, “The 95th Annual General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was held on Friday, at BCCI HQ, in Mumbai.”

The key decisions made are as under:

1. The following 2 (two) representatives of the General Body were elected and inducted in the Governing Council of the IPL:

(a) Mr. Arun Singh Dhumal; and

(b) Mr. M Khairul Jamal Majumdar.

2. The audited statement of accounts of BCCI for FY 2025-26 was adopted by the General Body.

3. The Annual Budget of FY 2026-27 was approved by the General Body.

4. The Auditors for FY 2026-27 was appointed.

5. The General Body unanimously took a call to celebrate the upcoming 20th edition of IPL in 2027 in a grand way.

6. The General Body has initiated the process for the BCCI centenary celebrations in 2028. The centenary will be celebrated through a year-long programme, commencing in December 2027 continuing through 2028, marking a landmark milestone in the history of Indian Cricket.

7. The General Body unanimously approved the enhanced payment structure for umpires and match referees and reclassification of the grades.

8. The new Internal Committee of BCCI was formed under the BCCI’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy.

9. The BCCI Age Verification Policy was updated and adopted.

10. The General Body discussed with the State Units, measures to support differently-abled cricketers, including appropriate facilities and resources to promote their development and progress.