BCCI extends deadline for tender process for new IPL teams

The BCCI plans to add new teams in the 2022 edition and teams could be from Ahmedabad, Lucknow or Pune

The Governing Council of the IPL had issued the 'Invitation to Tender' (ITT) document on payment of the non-refundable tender fee of Rs 10 lakh on August 31. Credit: Reuters Photo

The BCCI on Tuesday extended the deadline for purchasing the tender document for a new IPL team by five days till Oct. 10.

The Governing Council of the IPL had issued the 'Invitation to Tender' (ITT) document on payment of the non-refundable tender fee of Rs 10 lakh on Aug. 31.

"Pursuant to request from interested parties, the BCCI has now decided to extend the date for purchasing the ITT document till Oct. 10, 2021," said the BCCI in a press release.

The BCCI plans to add two new teams in the 2022 edition. The teams could set up their home base in Ahmedabad, Lucknow or four other shortlisted cities.

Check out DH's latest videos:

Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels| Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks