BCCI plans grand celebration for IPL 2027's 20th edition
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
During the 95th Annual General Meeting held on September 18, 2026, in Mumbai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced plans for a major celebration of the Indian Premier League's 20th edition in 2027. This milestone event is set to coincide with the BCCI's preparations for its centenary, which will begin in December 2027. Arun Dhumal and Khairul Jamal Majumdar were re-elected to the IPL Governing Council, which approved the annual budget and the audited accounts for the previous financial year. The BCCI also introduced policy updates regarding umpire pay and workplace safety, with a focus on enhancing support for domestic cricket officials. Alongside the IPL festivities, formal plans for the centenary celebrations were set in motion.
- •BCCI to celebrate IPL's 20th edition in 2027.
- •Centenary celebrations for BCCI starting December 2027.
- •Arun Dhumal and Khairul Jamal Majumdar re-elected to IPL Governing Council.
- •BCCI adopted annual budget and audited accounts for FY 2025-26.
- •Changes made to umpire pay and player eligibility policies.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — 100 years of BCCI! Indian cricket board to form committee for grand year-long celebrations
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI AGM: IPL 2027 to get ‘grand’ 20th edition celebration as board begins preparations for BCCI’s 100th anniversary
"The BCCI will celebrate its centenary in 2028 with year-long global events. Celebrations will commence in December 2027 and continue throughout the following year.
"With IPL's 20th edition coming up, the BCCI is looking to celebrate its flagship tournament with the grand fanfare it deserves before its own 100th anniversary.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 6:12 PM100 years of BCCI! Indian cricket board to form committee for grand year-long celebrations
The BCCI will celebrate its centenary in 2028 with year-long global events. Celebrations will commence in December 2027 and continue throughout the following year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:57 PMBCCI AGM: IPL 2027 to get ‘grand’ 20th edition celebration as board begins preparations for BCCI’s 100th anniversary
With IPL's 20th edition coming up, the BCCI is looking to celebrate its flagship tournament with the grand fanfare it deserves before its own 100th anniversary.
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