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With the tournament just days away, concerns have surfaced about whether the ongoing LPG crisis and tensions in West Asia could affect IPL 2026 preparations.
The conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which India imports most of its LPG from West Asian countries.
Any escalation could create logistical and infrastructure challenges across the country, raising questions about arrangements for teams, hotels and venues.
IPL officials have said that the situation is currently under control and there is no reason to make changes to the tournament schedule at this stage.
While everything remains normal for now, IPL organizers have confirmed that backup plans are ready if the situation changes in the coming days.
With teams preparing for the new season, officials remain confident that IPL 2026 will go ahead as planned despite the geopolitical tensions.
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