India, June 2 -- The Indian Premier League's current window could come under serious review, with the BCCI looking at ways to start the tournament earlier and reduce its exposure to extreme heat and late-season rain.

The discussion has gained weight because the IPL is expected to get bigger in the coming years. Any expansion will force the BCCI to find more calendar space without overloading players, broadcasters or the global cricket schedule.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal told Sportstar that weather has become one of the major concerns around the tournament's future scheduling, especially with the league currently stretching into May.

"Weather is another challenge that we are facing now with May getting very hot. We are also looking if we...