IPL 2017 to start on April 5, final on May 21
The IPL 2017 dates were announced on Tuesday, with the defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to host the opener on April 5 and final on May 21. Reportedly, the dates are subject to confirmation from the Lodha Committee. If confirmed, the tournament will be held less than a week after the India-Australia Test series and 10 days before the Champions Trophy.