Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is very keen to hold the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India, chances of the Indian board making it possible appear to be very slim.

The IPL Governing Council, which met on Monday, felt it was inevitable that the cash-rich T20 tournament be held outside India. The dates of general elections are likely to clash with the IPL window slated to be between April 9 and June 3.