The IPL Governing Council headed by Rajiv Shukla had decided that the matches during the business end of the tournament would start early. “A decision such as this ought to have been taken well before the tournament started after proper consideration of all factors. The treasurer questioned why the decision was not taken at the start of the tournament and why now. If (women’s exhibition match at 2:30 pm) is to happen, play-offs need to start at 8 pm, feels Chaudhry. “Irrespective of such a decision being taken (though again we have very little time for this) the start time should not change.”

Source: Hindustan Times May 12, 2018 12:33 UTC