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Xtra Time Web Desk: The forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) season is very likely to have the existing 8 teams and no extra team will be added as per a report in Times of India. There was speculation that the fourteenth season of the cash rich league might see 9 or 10 teams. But it is very unlikely to happen as the BCCI is divided on the feasibility of new teams for IPL 2021. As far as new teams are concerned, two new teams will be added from 2022 season.

It is learnt that the time frame to have a new franchise is too short. It will take a long process involving calling tender, players auction and most importantly getting all the stakeholders on the same page. The development comes just a few days before the BCCI AGM which will take place on December 24.

Although the idea of introduction of new teams might be put on hold, the industry is clearly looking forward to the tenders being floated for new franchises with keen interest.

According to reports doing the rounds, Adani Group owned by Gautam Adani and RPSG owned by Sanjeev Goenka will be the biggest contenders for the 9th IPL team. Adani’s in past have openly declared their interest in owning the IPL team. With Ahmedabad now boasting of the biggest cricket stadium in the country, their interest will grow manifolds.

On the other hand, Goenka had owned IPL team in the past as an owner of Rising Pune Supergiants for two years and will surely throw their hat in the ring when BCCI comes out with tender.