Captains of six IPL franchises will not attend opening ceremony: BCCI

The BCCI has reportedly decided that the captains of six IPL franchises will not attend the opening ceremony of season 11 to be held on April 7 before the inaugural match. Reports suggest that the decision was taken due to inadequate homework on the part of senior BCCI officials on the logistical aspect of four other franchises who have matches next day. Two matches - one between DD and KXIP in Mohali at 4 pm and another between RCB and KKR in Kolkata at 8 pm - have been scheduled to take place on April 8. CSK captain MS Dhoni and MI captain Rohit Sharma will take part in the ceremony.