The Indian Premier League auction, originally scheduled to be held in Riyadh, has been moved to Jeddah on November 24 and 25 due to logistical reasons. The decision to shift the venue to the Abadi Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah was made after a thorough assessment by the BCCI’s operations team, considering its capacity to accommodate a larger gathering. The city’s high-end hotels also played a role in the decision-making process. The BCCI has communicated the details of the venue and accommodation to stakeholders, with the auction taking place at the Abady Al Johar Arena and accommodation provided at the Hotel Shangri-la, located just 10 minutes away. This will be the second time the IPL auction is being held overseas, with 1574 players, including capped, uncapped, and Associate Nations players, registered for the event. The auction dates will not clash with India’s Test match against Australia in Perth, as Saudi Arabia’s favorable timezone allows for non-overlapping broadcasting slots. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed the player registrations in an email on Tuesday.
The Indian Premier League auction, originally scheduled to be held in Riyadh, has been moved to Jeddah on November 24 and 25 due to logistical reasons. The decision to shift the venue to the Abadi Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah was made after a thorough assessment by the BCCI’s operations team, considering its capacity to accommodate a larger gathering. The city’s high-end hotels also played a role in the decision-making process. The BCCI has communicated the details of the venue and accommodation to stakeholders, with the auction taking place at the Abady Al Johar Arena and accommodation provided at the Hotel Shangri-la, located just 10 minutes away. This will be the second time the IPL auction is being held overseas, with 1574 players, including capped, uncapped, and Associate Nations players, registered for the event. The auction dates will not clash with India’s Test match against Australia in Perth, as Saudi Arabia’s favorable timezone allows for non-overlapping broadcasting slots. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed the player registrations in an email on Tuesday.
