The demand for the IPL to be held in January has received support from Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia. Juhi Chawla and Lalit Modi have also previously advocated for the proposal.

IPL January Window: Demands to hold the IPL in January instead of April-May are gaining momentum. Following Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla, Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia has also supported the proposal. He believes that players face rain and extreme heat in the changing weather. Therefore, holding the tournament in January could provide a better experience for both players and spectators.

According to a Cricbuzz report, Ness Wadia has demanded an increase in the number of matches in the IPL to 94. If this requires rescheduling the tournament, there should be no problem. He said January is a good time for the IPL.

What did Ness Wadia say in support of holding IPL in January?

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia said he would welcome the idea of ​​holding the IPL in January. He said the current weather, which is sometimes rainy and sometimes extremely hot, makes conditions difficult for the players.

He said that the first consideration should be to increase the number of matches in the IPL to 94. If this means adjusting the tournament's schedule, that would be even better. However, he also clarified that before making this decision, it is important to consider India's domestic cricket calendar and the international cricket schedules of other countries.

Juhi Chawla has also demanded that IPL be held in January.

Before Ness Wadia, Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla also supported the idea of ​​holding the IPL in January. She wrote on the social media platform X that the IPL is the biggest cricket tournament in the world and now has the right to influence the calendar rather than just occupying its place in the cricket calendar.

According to Juhi, instead of hosting the world's biggest cricket tournament in the sweltering heat of April-May, January should be considered. This would provide better conditions for the players and a better experience for the spectators. She added that the IPL has already advanced significantly, so a rescheduling should be considered.

Lalit Modi was the first to make the proposal

The idea of ​​holding the IPL in January was first mooted by former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. He has been advocating for the proposal through social media posts and interviews.

In a recent interview with Cricbuzz, Lalit Modi stated that the best time for the IPL should be found between October and the end of April. January could be a viable option. He also clarified that he is not calling for a seven-month continuous IPL. This will require planning based on the number of matches, stadiums, player availability, and travel schedules.