"There is a proposal to start IPL 10 from April 5. The auctions will happen in Bengaluru on February 4. We had to keep a gap of one week after the Australia series," Shukla told reporters after the Governing Council meeting called to discuss operational issues pertaining to the cash-rich league. We will ensure that we can generate our own water to maintain stadiums. "It was decided in the meeting that defending champions Hyderabad Sunrisers will host the opening ceremony and the final as per norms.

Source: Times of India November 08, 2016 14:51 UTC