New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- After Lalit Modi, Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Juhi Chawla is the latest to come in support for an earlier Indian Premier League (IPL) window, in order to save the players and fan from sweltering heat of March to May. Richest franchise league in the world, IPL has traditionally been held between March and May.

But, over the years, the two-month competition saw change in dates, due to general elections, venue relocations (such as to South Africa or the UAE), or adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The IPL window chatter started after Modi argued on social media that it can set its own date.

According to Modi, who launched the IPL in 2008, stated that the IPL, at present, has enough commercial value to set its...