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IPL Eyes Pune and Vadodara for New Franchise Expansion
✍️ The Live Nagpur
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:42 PM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly exploring the addition of new teams in Pune and Vadodara as part of the Indian Premier League's expansion plans.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is poised for a potential expansion, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly considering Pune and Vadodara as prospective locations for new franchises. Currently, the league features ten teams, and the addition of two more would bring the total to twelve.
Pune, a major city in Maharashtra, and Vadodara, a key city in Gujarat, both boast sizeable cricket fan bases and modern sporting infrastructure. The BCCI has highlighted these factors as part of its criteria for selecting new franchise sites.
The expansion process involves a bidding round, franchise approval, and a formal launch date. While the BCCI has not yet released an official announcement, insiders suggest that the decision could be finalized within the next few months.
No official statement has been issued by the BCCI, and the news remains based on credible sources within the cricketing community. Stakeholders and fans are awaiting further clarification on the timeline and the financial terms of the new franchises.
Pune, a major city in Maharashtra, and Vadodara, a key city in Gujarat, both boast sizeable cricket fan bases and modern sporting infrastructure. The BCCI has highlighted these factors as part of its criteria for selecting new franchise sites.
The expansion process involves a bidding round, franchise approval, and a formal launch date. While the BCCI has not yet released an official announcement, insiders suggest that the decision could be finalized within the next few months.
No official statement has been issued by the BCCI, and the news remains based on credible sources within the cricketing community. Stakeholders and fans are awaiting further clarification on the timeline and the financial terms of the new franchises.