{"id":206033,"date":"2026-03-10T18:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=206033"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:30:30","slug":"ipl-2026-brace-yourself-for-the-longest-season-ever-84-matches-80-days-of-cricket-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/ipl-2026-brace-yourself-for-the-longest-season-ever-84-matches-80-days-of-cricket-madness\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: Brace Yourself for the Longest Season Ever! 84 Matches, 80 Days of Cricket Madness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to reach an unprecedented scale in 2026, with the BCCI reportedly planning the longest-ever season in the history of the tournament. As the league continues to grow in global stature, the upcoming edition is expected to feature a significantly expanded window, stretching up to 80-84 days. 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