The BCCI is reportedly "seriously considering" holding the '19 Indian Premier League season outside India, as the tournament "coincides with the General Election dates in the country," according to TIMES NOW NEWS. The clash of the Lok Sabha elections with the IPL has led to speculation the 12th edition could be hosted outside the country. A recent meeting between BCCI execs and sports ministry officials "has stirred a speculation" that the cricket board is looking to take IPL 2019 outside the country, "having successfully done so on two occasions before." BCCI CEO Rahul Johri had previously suggested that the board is working toward hosting the tournament in India as the broadcaster (Star Sports) and the franchises "were against hosting the tournament elsewhere because of logistical issues." The IPL 12 is expected to start on March 29, while the General Elections are also expected to be held from March-April. The fact that the ICC World Cup will be held soon after the IPL concludes does not leave the BCCI with "many options to tinker with the dates in order to prevent a clash with the General Elections" (TIMES NOW NEWS, 1/3).
