IPL name controversy: BCCI faces legal showdown, Kerala HC steps in

2026-03-19 - 09:49

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the 'Indian Premier League' name, deeming it without merit. Meanwhile, Karnataka has greenlit the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026 matches, ending venue uncertainty. The 19th IPL season kicks off March 28th, with defending champions RCB facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.