In recent news, Indian cricket fans were thrilled as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The highly anticipated tournament is set to kick off on April 9th, 2021, with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match. This edition of the IPL will feature a total of 60 matches, with the final scheduled to take place on May 30th, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the matches will be held in a bio-secure bubble across six venues in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The BCCI has assured fans that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of players and officials during the tournament. With star players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni set to take the field, fans can expect some thrilling cricket action over the course of the tournament. The IPL has always been a source of entertainment and excitement for cricket enthusiasts in India, and this year is expected to be no different. As the countdown to the IPL 2021 begins, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament and are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2021 as the cricketing extravaganza unfolds in the coming weeks.