IPL Set to Discuss Adding Tenth Franchise for Next Edition

The Indian Premier League (IPL) are set to look into adding a tenth franchise to the Cricket tournament, chairman Rajiv Shukla announced.

“The issue of tenth team in the IPL would be discussed after the end of the current edition,” Shukla was quoted as saying by PTI.

The IPL originally had eight franchises, before Pune Warriors and Kochi Tuskers Kerala were added in the fourth edition, in 2011. However, Kochi Tuskers were dissolved after just one season, and the IPL has consisted of nine franchises since.

Deccan Chargers, the tournament’s original Hyderabad franchise was also dissolved ahead of the 2013 season, but was immediately replaced by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The current edition consists of: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors India.