Ind T20 League 2025 to be played from March 14 to May 25

In an unparalleled move, the Indian Cricket Board has announced the dates for the next three Ind-T20 League seasons. The 2025 edition of the T20 carnival is slated to run from March 14 (Friday) to May 25 (Sunday) 

The Indian Cricket Board has also revealed the schedules for the next two seasons

2026: March 15 (Sunday) to May 31 (Sunday)

2027: March 14 (Sunday) to May 30 (Sunday)

The timelines were officially communicated to the clubs on Friday. 

The prompt announcement of the schedule symbolises a refreshing shift from the Indian Cricket Board and Ind-T20 League officials, who often have waited until the very last minute to release the dates in previous seasons. However, the reason behind the change is relatively easy to point out: the league now benefits massively from a well-defined international window. 

Indian Cricket Board confirms the availability of Jofra Archer

Meanwhile, the Indian Cricket Board has confirmed the availability of England pacer Jofra Archer for the season. Considered a high-impact player in the league, the Barbados-born English bowler will be available for the entire season. He has made himself available for all three seasons of the current cycle.  

Archer did not respond to any questions directed at him but has been positioned at the end of the auction register. He heads into the auction as Player No. 575. Effectively his name will come following the first 116 players have been carried out. 

His base price in the Indian Cricket Board communique has not yet been discussed but it is learnt that he has placed himself at the top INR 2 crore bracket. Two other names- Saurabh Netravalkar (USA, No. 576) and Hardik Tamore (MCA, No. 577) along with Archer have been added to the register. 

Suspect bowlers list released by the Indian Cricket Board

The Indian Cricket Board has released the list of bowlers who are either banned for suspect action or facing the danger of being banned. Manish Pandey (KSCA, 157) and Shrijith Krishnan (KSCA, 281) have been forbidden from bowling while Deepak Hooda, an off-spin bowler from Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), is on the suspect bowling list. KC Cariappa (381, CAM) and Saurabh Dubey (344, VCA) are also on the list.