Upcoming season: Start date: The official start date hasn't been announced yet, but it's expected to be in late March or early April 2024. Venue: The BCCI is currently finalizing the venues for the upcoming season. It's likely to be held in India across multiple cities. Teams: All ten teams are confirmed for the 2024 season. Recent developments: Hardik Pandya named Mumbai Indians captain: The biggest news recently is Hardik Pandya taking over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians, replacing Rohit Sharma. This move has generated a lot of buzz and speculation. Mitchell Starc becomes costliest IPL player: Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL history after being bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping ₹20.25 crore at the auction. Rishabh Pant's recovery: Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is recovering from his car accident injuries and is expected to return to the pitch this year. His participation in IPL 2024 is still uncertain. TATA Group retains title sponsorship: The TATA Group has secured the title sponsorship rights for IPL 2024-28. Other news: BCCI announces Request for Proposals for opening ceremony: The BCCI is looking for proposals to host the opening ceremony of IPL 2024. Rohit Sharma's wife's comment: Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh's comment on a podcast about the captaincy change in Mumbai Indians has sparked some controversy. https://winexch.com/mobile/sportsbook/highlight