IPL 2026 Pre-Season Preparations Affected by Middle East Tensions
With less than a month remaining for the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, rising tensions in the Middle East have cast uncertainty over the participation of foreign players.
The potential absence of overseas talent is impacting franchise pre-season preparations, as many players and support staff rely on flights through Gulf countries to travel to India.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have begun their pre-season training under the leadership of their captain. Training commenced on March 1 at the franchise’s high-performance center.
The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to start on **March 28**, with the final set to take place on **May 31**. Teams are closely monitoring geopolitical developments as they finalize their squads and training schedules.
