India, Feb. 27 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition is all but certain to begin on March 28, with the final scheduled for May 31. Earlier, the upcoming season of the tournament was scheduled to begin on March 26, but the plans have changed, and the 19th edition will begin two days later. Sources privy to developments confirmed the development on Friday evening.

"Yes, there's been a change in plans. The IPL 2026 season is now most likely to begin two days later, on March 28. There is no change to the date for the final; it will go ahead on May 31," a source confirmed to Hindustan Times Digital.

Just one month remains before the cash-rich league gets underway, but the schedule has yet to be announced. It is now common knowledge...