The 2019 IPL tournament will be played in India, not South Africa, according to a press release from the BCCI.
The BCCI said that the decision to conduct the tournament in India was ‘based on the preliminary discussions with the appropriate central and state agencies/authorities’.
The BCCI will release full details shortly, although it is believed that the start date for the tournament has been confirmed for 23 March.
.@BCCI says Vivo IPL 2019 To Be Played In India#VivoIPL To Start On March 23; Schedule To Be Finalised Soon pic.twitter.com/2F0KpeO6Kr
— BTVI Live (@BTVI) January 8, 2019
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