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When the coronavirus pandemic stalled world cricket, there was fear about what the future of the game will be on hold. India, one of the main leaders in world cricket, was the worst hit in the coronavirus pandemic. The IPL was postponed, the ICC World T20 was also delayed and one wondered where would the next cricket action take place. England began cricket behind closed doors with series against West Indies, Pakistan and Australia. But, when the IPL 2020 was finally announced, it rejuvenated cricket interest in millions. Although the Indian Premier League was held in the UAE and without any fans, it broke many viewership records. After that, India are playing Australia and that has also seen limited fans.
The IPL being held amidst the pandemic did two things for world cricket. First, it gave confidence that multi-team tournaments could be held. Second, it underlined the clout of India when it came to cricket in the world. These were the points that was stressed upon by Haroon Lorgat, the former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO who is now currently the director of strategy and development in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Speaking exclusively to DNA from Abu Dhabi, Haroon Lorgat said, “The manner in which the IPL was held amidst the pandemic gave us the confidence that the T10, which is a much smaller event, can be easily conducted. It goes without saying the way the game of cricket is being followed and supported, in particular in India is phenomenal. India leads the way in many respects in so far as cricket is concerned and that shapes world cricket. There is far more support and there is a huge economy. Some of the best players come out of India. What India does to reshape the post-COVID19 world when it comes to cricket will go a long way in shaping the world.”
https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/in...et-clout-former-icc-ceo-haroon-lorgat-2866360
The IPL being held amidst the pandemic did two things for world cricket. First, it gave confidence that multi-team tournaments could be held. Second, it underlined the clout of India when it came to cricket in the world. These were the points that was stressed upon by Haroon Lorgat, the former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO who is now currently the director of strategy and development in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Speaking exclusively to DNA from Abu Dhabi, Haroon Lorgat said, “The manner in which the IPL was held amidst the pandemic gave us the confidence that the T10, which is a much smaller event, can be easily conducted. It goes without saying the way the game of cricket is being followed and supported, in particular in India is phenomenal. India leads the way in many respects in so far as cricket is concerned and that shapes world cricket. There is far more support and there is a huge economy. Some of the best players come out of India. What India does to reshape the post-COVID19 world when it comes to cricket will go a long way in shaping the world.”
https://www.dnaindia.com/cricket/in...et-clout-former-icc-ceo-haroon-lorgat-2866360
