Arun Dhumal, the current chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has previously held the position of treasurer at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He is also the brother of Anurag Thakur, the current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in India.

The IPL 2023 is in full swing in India, and fans from all over the world are eagerly tuning in to watch the exciting tournament that brings together star players from both Indian and international cricket teams. All credit goes to the current IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal for organizing this glamorous event.

Since being named the chairman of the Indian Premier League in 2022, Arun Singh Dhumal has been the key decision-maker for all aspects of the IPL. As the sixteenth season of the IPL is currently underway, here’s everything you need to know about the IPL chairman.

Who is Arun Singh Dhumal?

Arun Singh Dhumal, the current chairman of the Indian Premier League, has a background as an educationist and businessman. He is also the younger brother of Anurag Thakur, the current Minister of Sports, and a member of the Union Cabinet.

At 46 years of age, Arun Dhumal is the son of the renowned politician Prem Kumar Dhumal, who held the position of Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh twice. In addition to being the current chairman of the Indian Premier League, Arun Dhumal has previously served as the treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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Starting his career in cricket administration, Arun Dhumal led the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association before becoming the treasurer of the BCCI in 2019. In addition to being the chairman of the IPL, he also holds the position of chair for the Women’s Premier League (WPL), which had its inaugural season this year.

Arun Dhumal has expressed his interest in conducting a second IPL tournament called the Mini IPL, which would be a shorter and more explosive version of the original tournament. The IPL has a massive following and has generated billions of rupees in revenue over the years. The final match of IPL 2023 is expected to take place on May 28th.