IPL 2020 postponed for an indefinite period due to Coronavirus Pandemic

[Kroll]

Why cannot IPL happen in September?

The most likely window is October-November but only on condition of WC T20 being postponed. But chances still look slim.

 

[Rana]

They may have to suck it in and cancel

Sad but it’s just unfortunate

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Some leagues have been postponed some cancelled. It all depends on the organizers.

Bcci is more interested in holding the Ipl thrn play Asia cup.

Bahut hi naazuk surat-e-haal hai.

 

[The cricket enthusiast]

Bahut hi naazuk surat-e-haal hai.

i just hope BCCI wont make it an egocentric issue like some of Posters here..
expecting professionalism from BCCI.

 

[MenInG]

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh says he won't mind an IPL played in empty stadiums but the event should go ahead when the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control as several livelihoods are dependent on it.

"Spectators are important, but if the situation arises, I don't mind playing without them. Yes, as a player I won't get the vibe, but this will ensure that every fan will get to watch IPL on their TV," Harbhajan, who plays for Chennai Super Kings, told Star Sports' Cricket Connected.

"We will have to be cautious about everything and should prioritise players' safety by ensuring that the match venues, team hotels, flights are properly sanitized. A lot of lives are on line so we should organise IPL when everything is fine," he added.

The BCCI has suspended the IPL till April 15 but the tournament is increasingly looking unlikely given the current nationwide lockdown to contain the virus.

"I miss matches the most, was hoping that I would get to play 17 matches (including finals) after a year's gap. I miss our visits to the ground, the hordes of fans waiting to greet us, the bikes that used to ride along our bus and am sure that every fan is missing this as well," Harbhajan said.

Harbhajan said he is keeping himself fit for the league as and when it happens.

"I hope that IPL happens soon, till then I will keep myself fit," quipped the 39-year-old veteran of 103 Tests.

https://www.outlookindia.com/websit...velihoods-depend-on-it-harbhajan-singh/350227

 

[Kroll]

I'm not sure how players are still continuing to talk about playing the IPL, albeit in empty stadiums when people are dying all around and the death rate still expected to go up in India.

Exposes the lack of empathy and greed of some people.

 

[Savak]

IPL is more likely to take place than being cancelled.

Its more likely when and not if.

I'm not sure how players are still continuing to talk about playing the IPL, albeit in empty stadiums when people are dying all around and the death rate still expected to go up in India.

Exposes the lack of empathy and greed of some people.

The IPL reminds of the multi level pyramid Amway scheme where everyone is only motivated to take part due to $$

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I'm not sure how players are still continuing to talk about playing the IPL, albeit in empty stadiums when people are dying all around and the death rate still expected to go up in India.

Exposes the lack of empathy and greed of some people.

More than the players its some egomaniacs who want IPL to happen at any cost. For them world can't survive without IPL. It's bigger than olympics for them.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The IPL reminds of the multi level pyramid Amway scheme where everyone is only motivated to take part due to $$

Dale Steyn once called IPL 'a paid vacation'. He had to take his words back after facing criticism from some Indian fans though.

It doesn't matter whether you are Jaydev Unadkat or Jos Buttler if you want to earn more money then you have to continuously praise IPL and tell others how it changed your career.

 

[Rajdeep]

David Warner ready to play IPL 2020 despite travel ban

Australia batsman David Warner is ready to fly to India to participate in the Indian Premier League, if the tournament happens this year, his manager has confirmed, amidst uncertainty surrounding the postponed league.

"If the IPL is on, David Warner’s planning on going,” James Erksine, Warner’s manager, told The Age. “If things change dramatically, which can happen in the space of an hour, the answer is you change your mind. It’s no different to everybody else.”

https://www.wisden.com/stories/glob...20/david-warner-ipl-2020-australia-travel-ban

 

[Rana]

David Warner ready to play IPL 2020 despite travel ban

Australia batsman David Warner is ready to fly to India to participate in the Indian Premier League, if the tournament happens this year, his manager has confirmed, amidst uncertainty surrounding the postponed league.

"If the IPL is on, David Warner’s planning on going,” James Erksine, Warner’s manager, told The Age. “If things change dramatically, which can happen in the space of an hour, the answer is you change your mind. It’s no different to everybody else.”

https://www.wisden.com/stories/glob...20/david-warner-ipl-2020-australia-travel-ban

That’s fine. Warner should have no issue when ACB asks him to tour Pakistan also

 

[silentkiller187]

That’s fine. Warner should have no issue when ACB asks him to tour Pakistan also

The difference is one will give him around a million dollars, times like these have made cricketers realize they need to stack their money as quickly as they can

 

[hitthestump]

Cricketers have short careers so it's somewhat understandable.

It's the boards are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone around them.

Unfortunately both Warner and BCCI are prioritising the dollar signs which is pretty worrying.

 

[Kroll]

I'm surprised they haven't officially cancelled it yet. Can't believe the sheer desperation in holding out for the hope that it might still be possible.

 

[Savak]

The difference is one will give him around a million dollars, times like these have made cricketers realize they need to stack their money as quickly as they can

These players have been enjoying $1-3 million paycheques from the IPL for the last 10 years. They get rewarded handsomely from Cricket Australia and their sponsors. It is shocking that they haven't saved for a rainy day

 

[cricketjoshila]

That’s fine. Warner should have no issue when ACB asks him to tour Pakistan also

Well Warner should decide where he has issues and where he wants to go.

 

[Savak]

Cricketers have short careers so it's somewhat understandable.

It's the boards are responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone around them.

Unfortunately both Warner and BCCI are prioritising the dollar signs which is pretty worrying.

Forgive me but someone like David Warner has enjoyed 10 years of IPL where he was at least making $1-2 million per season on average. Someone like him can afford to stomach a loss for a year, if he can't then that is on him

 

[MenInG]

Clouds of uncertainty continue to hover over the future of IPL 2020 with coronavirus continuing to spread its tentacles globally. The season that was to get underway from March 29, has been suspended till April 15 and looks the possibility of it getting underway next week is highly unlikely.

BCCI is reportedly considering various options including a truncated season beginning May or even pushing it to the latter half of 2020. However, should it be scrapped altogether, the Indian cricket board will reportedly lose a whopping Rs 2,000 crore in revenue.

To minimise the loss of such proportion, the board is likely to pass it onto the players meaning a pay-cut is in order.

“Obviously if the organisation takes a financial hit, the salaries of the employees get affected as well. The pay cuts are a possibility,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by the Mumbai Mirror on Wednesday.

According to the English daily, the BCCI allocates 26 per cent of its revenue to players – 13 per cent of it goes to international stars while the remaining is distributed among the domestic and junior cricketers.

The daily further reported that the board annually allocates Rs 150 crore for international players and Rs 70 crore to domestic cricketers. If the cricket board has to suffer revenue loss in absence of IPL, “international players’ income will exceed their entitled share in the board income.”

India captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are among the top-earners who have A-plus contracts with the BCCI, drawing a salary of Rs 7 crore annually while head coach Ravi Shastri gets paid Rs 9 crore annually.

The players will suffer loss on two fronts – annual contracts plus pay cut in IPL deals with their respective franchisees even in case of a truncated season.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...-bcci-if-ipl-2020-is-called-off-report-924641

 

[Mesozoic]

Oh just cancel it for god's sake.

Bunch of greedy idiots !

 

[Savak]

Clouds of uncertainty continue to hover over the future of IPL 2020 with coronavirus continuing to spread its tentacles globally. The season that was to get underway from March 29, has been suspended till April 15 and looks the possibility of it getting underway next week is highly unlikely.

BCCI is reportedly considering various options including a truncated season beginning May or even pushing it to the latter half of 2020. However, should it be scrapped altogether, the Indian cricket board will reportedly lose a whopping Rs 2,000 crore in revenue.

To minimise the loss of such proportion, the board is likely to pass it onto the players meaning a pay-cut is in order.

“Obviously if the organisation takes a financial hit, the salaries of the employees get affected as well. The pay cuts are a possibility,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by the Mumbai Mirror on Wednesday.

According to the English daily, the BCCI allocates 26 per cent of its revenue to players – 13 per cent of it goes to international stars while the remaining is distributed among the domestic and junior cricketers.

The daily further reported that the board annually allocates Rs 150 crore for international players and Rs 70 crore to domestic cricketers. If the cricket board has to suffer revenue loss in absence of IPL, “international players’ income will exceed their entitled share in the board income.”

India captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are among the top-earners who have A-plus contracts with the BCCI, drawing a salary of Rs 7 crore annually while head coach Ravi Shastri gets paid Rs 9 crore annually.

The players will suffer loss on two fronts – annual contracts plus pay cut in IPL deals with their respective franchisees even in case of a truncated season.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...-bcci-if-ipl-2020-is-called-off-report-924641

I am at a loss. An organization like the BCCI has been making gigantic revenues and profits for the last 15-20 years where they have enjoyed gigantic IPL tv rights, international tv rights broadcasting deals, sponsorship revenue and they cannot even stomach a year's loss without talk of cutting salaries? The PCB which has not had any international cricket in Pakistan for over a decade has not even talked about cutting any salaries yet.

 

[Geil]

why would someone has objections when the players are ready to risk their lives for money or for whatever reasons and play IPL if it happens in around this pandemic times

If IPL happens every IPL fan plus Cricket fan will watch it irrespective of their views on IPL should be played or not in APRIL or MAY or during this pandemic

If BCCI is able to convince the number of players required to play IPL or players/coaches/support staff or people are ready to risk their lifes then IPL should happen, people should not have objections

The only thing evident or should be mandatory is that the fans should not be allowed to attend stadiums if it happens during pandemic

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

why would someone has objections when the players are ready to risk their lives for money or for whatever reasons and play IPL if it happens in around this pandemic times

If IPL happens every IPL fan plus Cricket fan will watch it irrespective of their views on IPL should be played or not in APRIL or MAY or during this pandemic

If BCCI is able to convince the number of players required to play IPL or players/coaches/support staff or people are ready to risk their lifes then IPL should happen, people should not have objections

The only thing evident or should be mandatory is that the fans should not be allowed to attend stadiums if it happens during pandemic

If they are ready to risk their lives for money then its their choice but why should groundsman, camerman, media teams and stadium staff risk their lives? Ask these greedy players to prepare pitches themselves and then play on it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I am at a loss. An organization like the BCCI has been making gigantic revenues and profits for the last 15-20 years where they have enjoyed gigantic IPL tv rights, international tv rights broadcasting deals, sponsorship revenue and they cannot even stomach a year's loss without talk of cutting salaries? The PCB which has not had any international cricket in Pakistan for over a decade has not even talked about cutting any salaries yet.

Have you never heard this 'haathi ke daant khaane ke aur dikhaane ke aur'?

I think the biggest joke is players like Kohli getting 7 crores annually whereas Ravi Shastri getting paid 9 crores annually.

 

[Savak]

IPL is more likely to take place than being cancelled.

Its more likely when and not if.

Have you never heard this 'haathi ke daant khaane ke aur dikhaane ke aur'?

I think the biggest joke is players like Kohli getting 7 crores annually whereas Ravi Shastri getting paid 9 crores annually.

Kohli deserves that kind of money given his output. However Shastri getting that kind of money ie $1.17 million a year is a joke because the next highest salary in world cricket paid to a coach is Justin Langer who gets $550,000 a year which is what Shastri should be getting as well.

 

[Geil]

If they are ready to risk their lives for money then its their choice but why should groundsman, camerman, media teams and stadium staff risk their lives? Ask these greedy players to prepare pitches themselves and then play on it.

do u really think the groundsmen, cameraman, media team and stadium staff do not want IPL to happen, it is so easy for you and me to assume that

some people will get their salaries working from home or the government will fund their salaries and do u think Indian government or BCCI is capable of funding their half or some small part of salaries to them if IPL does not happen

Like players have their choice the groundsmen, cameraman, media team and stadium staff have the choice to work or not maybe they will have to choose between their job or to back out but none the less If everyone is willing to play then I think it does not justify others to make objections on others

everyone has choice and if IPL happens i am quite sure everyone will watch it on their tv

 

[Rana]

Well Warner should decide where he has issues and where he wants to go.

No, he should be sacked without pay if he decides not to go Pakistan bit is happy to risk his life and play cricket during IPL during a global pandemic

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

do u really think the groundsmen, cameraman, media team and stadium staff do not want IPL to happen, it is so easy for you and me to assume that

some people will get their salaries working from home or the government will fund their salaries and do u think Indian government or BCCI is capable of funding their half or some small part of salaries to them if IPL does not happen

Like players have their choice the groundsmen, cameraman, media team and stadium staff have the choice to work or not maybe they will have to choose between their job or to back out but none the less If everyone is willing to play then I think it does not justify others to make objections on others

everyone has choice and if IPL happens i am quite sure everyone will watch it on their tv

Are they so special? I am also a self employed individual. Is govt going to pay my bills and rent? I have also suffered losses and since everyone is sitting at home, less people will get work from others. Rules are same for everyone. It's unfortunate but they shouldn't be allowed to work.

 

[Geil]

Are they so special? I am also a self employed individual. Is govt going to pay my bills and rent? I have also suffered losses and since everyone is sitting at home, less people will get work from others. Rules are same for everyone. It's unfortunate but they shouldn't be allowed to work.

My point is simple if cricket can be played in empty grounds and in under mandatory precautions of physical distancing and willingness of everyone involved then i have no objections

you and me are not going to be involved physically in IPL so why are you objecting just because you are under lock-down so everyone should be in lock down? or for safety of players and everyone involved in IPL?

It is hypocrisy if someone objects it who has no physical involvement in IPL and later watches IPL if it happens in this pandemic times

 

[Rajdeep]

Pat Cummins backs IPL behind closed doors

Australia bowler Pat Cummins says he would support the Indian Premier League being played behind closed doors if it is not safe for fans to attend matches.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/52233074

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

My point is simple if cricket can be played in empty grounds and in under mandatory precautions of physical distancing and willingness of everyone involved then i have no objections

you and me are not going to be involved physically in IPL so why are you objecting just because you are under lock-down so everyone should be in lock down? or for safety of players and everyone involved in IPL?

It is hypocrisy if someone objects it who has no physical involvement in IPL and later watches IPL if it happens in this pandemic times

What a dumb thing to say. You are saying this as if I chose to remain in lockdown myself and now forcing them to not work as well. I am also losing money because our govt. asked us to sit at home and yeah in a fair world that is what everyone should do. There is nothing unfair about it. As I said people associated with IPL are not that special. They will have to suffer losses too. If they are allowed to work then the govt. should also let us work. Got it now?

 

[Kroll]

Pat Cummins backs IPL behind closed doors

Australia bowler Pat Cummins says he would support the Indian Premier League being played behind closed doors if it is not safe for fans to attend matches.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/52233074

I'm sure the $2m contract didn't have anything to do with it.

 

[sweep_shot]

Can't see IPL happening this year. Coronavirus is picking up pace in India right now.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Can't see IPL happening this year. Coronavirus is picking up pace in India right now.

Some fans still want it happen because it boosts their egos.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I'm sure the $2m contract didn't have anything to do with it.

Definitely not. It's his love for our people and our culture that brought him here. I am sure this love for culture and people changes from league to league. I can't blame them though. Fans believe what they say and try to fight with the fans from other countries.

 

[Rajdeep]

I'm sure the $2m contract didn't have anything to do with it.

Yes we get that part and sports is all about money anyway. You think Ronaldo plays for Juventus as a charity? All players in every sport plays for money.

Players get money for their skills.

Fans spend money and get entertained in return

That is the premise of any sport.

Why it is such a taboo if IPL pays money and players want to play in it?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Yes we get that part and sports is all about money anyway. You think Ronaldo plays for Juventus as a charity? All players in every sport plays for money.

Players get money for their skills.

Fans spend money and get entertained in return

That is the premise of any sport.

Why it is such a taboo if IPL pays money and players want to play in it?

Nothing wrong with Cummins wanting to come here for money. Afterall foreigners are the ones who get all types of benefits from IPL, we on the other hand struggle to find even a match finisher for our LOI teams from IPL.

 

[Rajdeep]

Nothing wrong with Cummins wanting to come here for money. Afterall foreigners are the ones who get all types of benefits from IPL, we on the other hand struggle to find even a match finisher for our LOI teams from IPL.

IPL is never meant to find cricketers for India...we have domestic cricket for that. IPL, like any sporting league in the world is a business.

Barclays league dont look out for English national soccer players.

As an owner I invest money and buy players.

Players give entertainment in return which attract viewership.

More viewership means more advertisement money.

More money meaning profit for all.

This is how business works and win win situation for all.


IPL couldnt care less if Indian national team lacking a finisher...Lol.

 

[Kroll]

Yes we get that part and sports is all about money anyway. You think Ronaldo plays for Juventus as a charity? All players in every sport plays for money.

Players get money for their skills.

Fans spend money and get entertained in return

That is the premise of any sport.

Why it is such a taboo if IPL pays money and players want to play in it?

Yes great, only that Ronaldo is not playing right now for Juventus and that players around the world have happily taken pay cuts to help their respective clubs.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Yes great, only that Ronaldo is not playing right now for Juventus and that players around the world have happily taken pay cuts to help their respective clubs.

Even Olympics has been postponed which is much bigger than IPL. IPL superstars can't even take losses for 1 year?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

And look at these cheerleaders now. IPL was never meant to find cricketers? Somebody show them the posts of IPL fans who used to argue that IPL helps Indian cricket by finding and helping cricketers. Now that IPL has failed to deliver its initial promises these junk cricket fans have changed the goal post. LOL.

 

[Geil]

What a dumb thing to say. You are saying this as if I chose to remain in lockdown myself and now forcing them to not work as well. I am also losing money because our govt. asked us to sit at home and yeah in a fair world that is what everyone should do. There is nothing unfair about it. As I said people associated with IPL are not that special. They will have to suffer losses too. If they are allowed to work then the govt. should also let us work. Got it now?

That is very stupid objection that you are making about no one should be allowed to work or everyone should be allowed to work

if there is possibility to follow the guidelines for protection from virus then no objections

if your stupid reason for objection is followed then no one would be able to work as it is impossible for every sector to work normally

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

That is very stupid objection that you are making about no one should be allowed to work or everyone should be allowed to work

if there is possibility to follow the guidelines for protection from virus then no objections

if your stupid reason for objection is followed then no one would be able to work as it is impossible for every sector to work normally

Lol what? Do you even know the meaning of Lockdown? What guidelines are you talking about here? Govt. has actually shown that no matter how big or small you are you have to stay at home. If they allow IPL to happen then others should also be allowed to host events and functions. What's wrong in that? Or you want us to stay at home but want IPL to happen? Not gonna happen in a fair world.

 

[Geil]

Lol what? Do you even know the meaning of Lockdown? What guidelines are you talking about here? Govt. has actually shown that no matter how big or small you are you have to stay at home. If they allow IPL to happen then others should also be allowed to host events and functions. What's wrong in that? Or you want us to stay at home but want IPL to happen? Not gonna happen in a fair world.

You just make me repeat over and over again may be you have a problem of understanding or no matter what you don't want anything positive to happen in such difficult times because you had losses so others should also have some losses and should face this difficult times

It would be idiotic to explain myself again and again so this is the last time i will explain you

I made it very clear that if IPL can be played in a way that it does not affects others getting virus then i have no objections but your stupid reason is everyone should be in lock-down and IPL should not happen because you cant work and so others should not work too it is unfair and all, that is stupidity

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

You just make me repeat over and over again may be you have a problem of understanding or no matter what you don't want anything positive to happen in such difficult times because you had losses so others should also have some losses and should face this difficult times

It would be idiotic to explain myself again and again so this is the last time i will explain you

I made it very clear that if IPL can be played in a way that it does not affects others getting virus then i have no objections but your stupid reason is everyone should be in lock-down and IPL should not happen because you cant work and so others should not work too it is unfair and all, that is stupidity

You can cry all you want but in present circumstances IPL and a random shop near my house have the same aukaat. Both can't be open for business currently. I am not the only one sitting at home. Everyone will call it unfair if their business is shut but IPL is happening under lockdown lol. Hopefully you got the point now if not carry on with your useless rant.

 

[Geil]

You can cry all you want but in present circumstances IPL and a random shop near my house have the same aukaat. Both can't be open for business currently. I am not the only one sitting at home. Everyone will call it unfair if their business is shut but IPL is happening under lockdown lol. Hopefully you got the point now if not carry on with your useless rant.

The scale of frustration builds in a human in a time of lock down period and some looks at it in a positive way and some in negative way as you are seeing

May be Lock-down has made you such negative and frustrated that you write words like i cry and i rant , these are tough times and I can understand it happens with people

I see things in a positive way and I would want that not only IPL but any cricket to make an effort to resume it if possible even in these pandemic times

OK if it is not possible fine unless efforts are made or it is tried or discussed atleast to resume the cricket in any safe possible way

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The scale of frustration builds in a human in a time of lock down period and some looks at it in a positive way and some in negative way as you are seeing

May be Lock-down has made you such negative and frustrated that you write words like i cry and i rant , these are tough times and I can understand it happens with people

I see things in a positive way and I would want that not only IPL but any cricket to make an effort to resume it if possible even in these pandemic times

OK if it is not possible fine unless efforts are made or it is tried or discussed atleast to resume the cricket in any safe possible way

It's good that you are taking it in a positive way but try and understand that they are only going to allow IPL to happen if everything becomes normal. When do you want IPL to happen anyway?

 

[Geil]

It's good that you are taking it in a positive way but try and understand that they are only going to allow IPL to happen if everything becomes normal. When do you want IPL to happen anyway?

When do I think IPL should happen? I have no answer about that but when cricketers and BCCI say things like they are ready to play in empty stands and if an environment is created such that the virus can be controlled then i have no objections on when they start it

I have objections on people being very negative and assuming it is no way possible to play cricket now without any knowledge of how cricket events are organized

Be positive as well as be safe and intelligent that is what i hope is the cricket authorities mindset, but don't like views expressed in negative light that is what i am arguing about

 

[MenInG]

The multi-billion dollar global sports industry is staring at unprecedented financial fallout as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cricket is no exception. Players are expecting pay cuts, and cricket boards are surely gearing up for tough negotiations with broadcasters. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the first of the sport’s governing bodies to announce a relief package, worth 61 million pound to confront what they called the “biggest challenge in our history.”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is betting big on conditions easing to allow the T20 World Cup in Australia to take place as scheduled—Oct 18-Nov 15—to help the game through the crisis.

In reply to a query by Hindustan Times as to whether ICC too was considering pay cuts/layoffs, they said: “At this stage we have nothing to say regarding finances, but you should understand that unlike leagues, etc., we are not reliant on weekly sport to sustain us; ICC events do that. Right now we have the luxury of time with 6.5 months to go until our next planned major event.”

The Australian government, however, sealed the country’s borders till September 19, raising doubts about whether it will be possible to put the logistics in place for an event like a World Cup.

“With regard to the venues, we have just used most of them for the women’s event (February 21-March 8) and are very comfortable with them,” the ICC said. “Additionally, we have a local organising committee on the ground in Australia, along with Cricket Australia who manage these things on a daily basis so we do not consider this an issue. We are continuing to plan for the event in October.”

Even if the pandemic recedes in time for the ICC to hold its mega event, it may face another challenge—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Indian cricket board does not overly rely on the ICC’s revenue share, but it does depend on the treasure chest called the IPL. The league currently stands suspended till April 15, but officials admit that it looks unlikely that it could resume any time soon.

A BCCI official said that a rescheduled IPL’s best window is September-October.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan made a similar suggestion on Twitter: “I would play a 5 week tournament Sept/Oct including all players as a warm up for the T20 WC.”

A leading BCCI official echoed Vaughan’s sentiments. “Why should Indian players have to suffer any losses? They contribute to the revenue pool. And, the IPL isn’t cancelled, yet,” the official told HT.

If IPL 13 is cancelled, what kind of financial fallout can the BCCI expect? Analysing publicly available figures, the Indian board stands to earn approximately a total of around R2500 crores from the two-month IPL window, much more than its annual ICC share (R380 crores), and the estimated R952 crores they are expected to generate from international action at home, if all 17 bilateral matches are held in 2020-21.

Here’s how the revenue set up works: the annual media rights for the IPL, paid by Star India, is R3270 crores. The title rights held by Vivo is for R440 crores per year, and approximately R200 crores come from the seven central sponsors. That makes a central revenue pool of around R3910 crores—half of which goes directly to the BCCI, and the other half is distributed among the eight franchises. The franchises give back 20 % of this share to the BCCI, and part with another 20% of earnings from their own sponsorship deals and gate sales.

What happens to these deals if the IPL is cancelled? There is no clarity on whether any part of the board’s IPL earnings is insured.

“There’s no point in counting losses right now. We will have to wait for the next government directive, before we reassess things” says BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal.

Star India refused to comment for the story.

Nandan Kamath, a top lawyer with a keen understanding of sports law, opines that the BCCI has the most to lose in the case of a non-IPL year. “What we will see is the long term contracts with broadcasters and central sponsors getting pushed out for one additional year to accommodate an extra season. For the broadcasters, the immediate impact will be on profits, which will be pushed back by a year, as they will not have to incur rights acquisition costs this year,” said Kamath. “But if the tournament is not held, BCCI and the franchises lose their respective shares of one-year’s worth of IPL revenues. This would in turn impact the distribution chain – the state associations share, the player fees for IPL etc.”

Which is why, if sports and cricket are at all resumed this year, the rescheduling of the IPL will take precedence for India. But that would also entail hard decision-making on the 17 bilateral matches across formats that Team India is supposed to play at home in the next twelve months. Between broadcast, jersey, title and apparel rights, the BCCI was set to make R56 crores per match.

With all countries scrambling for a window to re-schedule their own cricket, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s inter-personal relations with member boards, and the ICC, will hold the key. That’s if the virus gives cricket, and sports in general, a chance.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...up-for-bcci/story-0BSWfzJ9EVycjNceaUJKIO.html

 

[Savak]

Will the ICC allow the BCCI to forgo FTP and Billateral commitments for the IPL? If it does then it will be the most blatant piece of evidence that the BCCI considers the ICC to be even worse than toilet paper. A domestic league cannot take precedence over international cricket.

Also the likes of the BCCI, ECB, Cricket Australia have been earning huge sums of money for the last 20 years, they should have had solid coffers to be able to withstand one years worth of loss. WTH do these boards do with all the money they make? Do they not save anything for a rainy day?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Will the ICC allow the BCCI to forgo FTP and Billateral commitments for the IPL? If it does then it will be the most blatant piece of evidence that the BCCI considers the ICC to be even worse than toilet paper. A domestic league cannot take precedence over international cricket.

Also the likes of the BCCI, ECB, Cricket Australia have been earning huge sums of money for the last 20 years, they should have had solid coffers to be able to withstand one years worth of loss. WTH do these boards do with all the money they make? Do they not save anything for a rainy day?

Icc cannot and will not dictate to any board when and how many matches they play..

Bcci is planning hold the IPL this year as and when sports resume. Whining by some will not stop it.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Yes we get that part and sports is all about money anyway. You think Ronaldo plays for Juventus as a charity? All players in every sport plays for money.

Players get money for their skills.

Fans spend money and get entertained in return

That is the premise of any sport.

Why it is such a taboo if IPL pays money and players want to play in it?

Problem is the I in IPL.

 

[Varun]

The only silver lining from the virus situation is that this Tontee Tontee trash is kept out from our TV screens.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Problem is the I in IPL.

No the real problem is the E(Ego) in IPL which is silent. People are dying on roads, kids are dying and the only thing people like you care about is hosting IPL to show off here.

 

[Rajdeep]

No the real problem is the E(Ego) in IPL which is silent. People are dying on roads, kids are dying and the only thing people like you care about is hosting IPL to show off here.

The real problem is J (Jealousy) that the best cricket league belongs to India and foreign players are eager to play in it even at the time of global epidemic.

No one is asking to have the IPL right now...so cut these rhetoric of kids dying on roads etc. We (fans) and players like Pat Cummins are proposing to organize IPL as soon as situation is in control and lock down is removed, even if its behind closed doors. Not having IPL for a year meaning huge financial loss for everyone - players, boards, organizers, groundsman, support staff etc.

As soon as situation is all right to organize a cricket tournament in India, IPL will be given 1st priority by BCCI over any bilateral internationals/Asia cups etc because lots of monetary stakes depends on it.

Unless the situation turns total south and lockdown couldnt be removed for complete year, we will have an IPL this year. Take it from me

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The only silver lining from the virus situation is that this Tontee Tontee trash is kept out from our TV screens.

It is kept away from TV but their cheerleaders are still dancing everywhere.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The real problem is J (Jealousy) that the best cricket league belongs to India and foreign players are eager to play in it even at the time of global epidemic.

No one is asking to have the IPL right now...so cut these rhetoric of kids dying on roads etc. We (fans) and players like Pat Cummins are proposing to organize IPL as soon as situation is in control and lock down is removed, even if its behind closed doors. Not having IPL for a year meaning huge financial loss for everyone - players, boards, organizers, groundsman, support staff etc.

As soon as situation is all right to organize a cricket tournament in India, IPL will be given 1st priority by BCCI over any bilateral internationals/Asia cups etc because lots of monetary stakes depends on it.

Unless the situation turns total south and lockdown couldnt be removed for complete year, we will have an IPL this year. Take it from me

Problem is that a certain section of our padosis cannot digest Indias success. It has been further exacerbated by the fact that most top teams and players dont play their league or tour their country. Also that their players dont play in IPL.

Thats why the heart burn. You will see them name calling players or talk about humanity abd everything in between. At the end of the day bcci will prioritize ipl over things like Asia cup or a short international series. Whining here wont stop it.

Meanwhile enjoy how they are running around making brave claims.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Problem is that a certain section of our padosis cannot digest Indias success. It has been further exacerbated by the fact that most top teams and players dont play their league or tour their country. Also that their players dont play in IPL.

Thats why the heart burn. You will see them name calling players or talk about humanity abd everything in between. At the end of the day bcci will prioritize ipl over things like Asia cup or a short international series. Whining here wont stop it.

Meanwhile enjoy how they are running around making brave claims.

There is a silent E(Ego) in IPL. If anyone has any doubt about it read joshila bhai's post. According to him BCCI will prioritizs IPL over ICC tournaments and fans like these expect real cricket fans to sit and watch this tamasha happen. Thank you BCCI for killing this beautiful game of cricket. Bunch of arrogant fans.

 

[BoomBoomCricket]

Expecting FTP to be Overhauled And IPL Must Fit in As Many People Thrive on it: Mohammed Azharuddin

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin is expecting IPL to be part of a revamped Future Tours and Programmes (FTP) which currently has gone for a toss in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Not fitting in IPL will lead to huge losses not just for the BCCI but for the majority of cricket boards across the globe, reckons Azharuddin who is now the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).

He advises cricket boards to come together and rework the FTP keeping IPL in mind.

“I am sure they can have a restructured FTP for two years because of so much of uncertainty in prevailing circumstances. I mean you can always prepare for good times but you can’t prepare for bad times,” Azhar told PTI.

He continued, “Once things settle down, we can have a dialogue with other member nations. I think if they have to slot IPL, the whole itinerary needs to be changed. That’s one option or else stick to the current itinerary with whatever gone being gone.”

IPL was originally scheduled to start from March 29 and is currently suspended till April 15. With the chances of extending lockdown in India looking high, the future of the league this year is in limbo.

But Azhar opines that ignoring IPL will financially hurt everyone.

“But that means huge losses for all the stakeholders and is not practical. Therefore, I am expecting a complete overhaul of the FTP, if we have to fit in the IPL. I feel all the boards will agree as everybody is getting affected. But obviously the BCCI gets affected more,” he said.

Several foreign cricketers including the likes of Jos Buttler, Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes have expressed their desire to see IPL happening this year which only confirms the importance of the league to both the administrators and the players – domestic or overseas – alike.

“No one will say no to IPL. Not even the foreign players. So many people thrive on IPL,” he said. “For a lot of our domestic guys, who are not India regulars, let’s accept they look forward to the IPL.”

However, finding an appropriate window for cash-rich league will be a headache considering it will surely clash with international fixtures. One possibility is to hold a truncated version but it depends on how quickly the situation gets better.

Another possibility is pushing it to the latter half of 2020 but during that period, Australia is to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and as per Azhar, the showpiece event won’t be cancelled.

“I don’t think World T20’s slot will be gone. It’s third week of October and if things are okay by then, I would believe World T20 will happen. This is purely my personal opinion as you can’t tinker with a World Cup. But obviously IPL will get accommodated in somewhere,” he said.

With the entire country in lockdown, cricketers cannot train outdoors which Azhar accepts must be frustrating for them. “Since they are not able to do any nets, that’s a problem. Once they come back, they would feel that lack of practice time. Pretty sure most players have their own fitness programmes. Once normalcy returns, it will probably take a week to get back the touch,” he said.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...eople-thrive-on-it-mohammed-azharuddin-925150

 

[Rajdeep]

Good on Azhar. He is basically saying the same thing I said in my previous post. A year of no IPL meaning heavy financial loss for all concerned. BCCI already sufferered loss after SA series got cut short due to covid19. So its imperative to organize IPL whenever its fit albeit by reducing some internationals. Also considering its a T20 WC year, a season of IPL will do greater good for the players.

Whenever cricket is back, BCCI should only focus on the below for this year:

IPL (Jun - Jul)
Free slot in August - Organize some short money making series.
Asia Cup (Sept)
T20 WC (Oct)
Tour down under in Australia (Nov onwards)

Win win for everyone.

 

[MenInG]

The 13th edition of Indian Premier League was set to begin on March 29 before the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic forced the BCCI officials to posptone the start of tournament to April 15. Later, with the number of cases rising in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a nationwide lockdown till April 15, which in all likelihood, is expected to extend further. The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly was questioned on holding IPL this year, and he said that it seems difficult to hold the tournament as of now.

Speaking to The New Indian Express, Ganguly said: “We keep monitoring developments. At the present moment, we can’t say anything. And what is there to say anyway? Airports are shut, people are stuck at home, offices are locked down, nobody can go anywhere. And it seems this is how it’s going to be till the middle of May.”

He further added that nothing is working in favour of any kind of sport at the moment. “Where will you get players from, where do players travel. It’s just simple common sense that at the moment, nothing is in favour of any kind of sport anywhere in the world, forget IPL,” he said.

The former India skipper added that he might make things clear on Monday after discussing with office-bearers of BCCI.

“I will be able to give an update on that on Monday after speaking to the other office-bearers (of BCCI). But practically speaking, when life has come to a standstill everywhere in the world, where does sport have a future in this,” he said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ng-ipl-2020/story-yHv7DNlLIzeqARNVTgKcEK.html

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The 13th edition of Indian Premier League was set to begin on March 29 before the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic forced the BCCI officials to posptone the start of tournament to April 15. Later, with the number of cases rising in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a nationwide lockdown till April 15, which in all likelihood, is expected to extend further. The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly was questioned on holding IPL this year, and he said that it seems difficult to hold the tournament as of now.

Speaking to The New Indian Express, Ganguly said: “We keep monitoring developments. At the present moment, we can’t say anything. And what is there to say anyway? Airports are shut, people are stuck at home, offices are locked down, nobody can go anywhere. And it seems this is how it’s going to be till the middle of May.”

He further added that nothing is working in favour of any kind of sport at the moment. “Where will you get players from, where do players travel. It’s just simple common sense that at the moment, nothing is in favour of any kind of sport anywhere in the world, forget IPL,” he said.

The former India skipper added that he might make things clear on Monday after discussing with office-bearers of BCCI.

“I will be able to give an update on that on Monday after speaking to the other office-bearers (of BCCI). But practically speaking, when life has come to a standstill everywhere in the world, where does sport have a future in this,” he said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ng-ipl-2020/story-yHv7DNlLIzeqARNVTgKcEK.html

He is basically saying the same thing which I have been saying in this thread. And he is in much better position than some tainted ex players who always have money in their minds.

If people are still desperate for IPL then BCCI should organize it and finish it within 10 days. It will be a win win situation for everyone.

 

[leg-side-flick]

The only silver lining from the virus situation is that this Tontee Tontee trash is kept out from our TV screens.

While I agree that these garbage leagues are not on TV but there is another set of random dafts that you see everywhere now... Self styled test cricket fans who despise IPL but suck up on other T20 leagues

 

[cricketjoshila]

Good on Azhar. He is basically saying the same thing I said in my previous post. A year of no IPL meaning heavy financial loss for all concerned. BCCI already sufferered loss after SA series got cut short due to covid19. So its imperative to organize IPL whenever its fit albeit by reducing some internationals. Also considering its a T20 WC year, a season of IPL will do greater good for the players.

Whenever cricket is back, BCCI should only focus on the below for this year:

IPL (Jun - Jul)
Free slot in August - Organize some short money making series.
Asia Cup (Sept)
T20 WC (Oct)
Tour down under in Australia (Nov onwards)

Win win for everyone.

Asia cup is the least of BCCIs priority.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Asia cup is the least of BCCIs priority.

Where have BCCI said this? Kindly share the link.

 

[Varun]

While I agree that these garbage leagues are not on TV but there is another set of random dafts that you see everywhere now... Self styled test cricket fans who despise IPL but suck up on other T20 leagues

I hate T20. Who are you talking about?

 

[Kroll]

IPL can be held without crowd, T20 World Cup can't: Glenn Maxwell

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell believes a rescheduled IPL can be held behind closed doors but it will be difficult to justify conducting the upcoming T20 World Cup without fans cheering from the stands.

Both the 13th IPL and T20 World Cup are uncertain at the moment with the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than one lakh people globally.

One of the options for BCCI is to host the IPL in the October-November window if the ICC decides to postpone the T20 World Cup (October 18-November 15). There has also been talks of conducting the tournaments behind closed doors.

One of the stalwarts of T20 cricket, Maxwell feels if crowds weren’t possible for either of the two events, the IPL would be a better option to go ahead.

”... it’s going to be hard for us to have crowds. I think if IPL goes ahead they can probably survive without any crowds, but I can’t see the T20 World Cup surviving without any people there,” Maxwell told ABC Grandstand.

“It’s going to be hard for us to justify having a World Cup when we can’t get people into the grounds. So I can’t see it happening in the near future. We’ve got to take care of everyone’s health and wellbeing.”

IPL, which was deferred till April 14, is headed towards an indefinite postponement as India braced for a lockdown extension to contain the rapidly-spreading coronavirus.

The T20 World Cup, on the other hand, is scheduled to be held Down Under in October-November but it all depends on how the coronavirus is contained by Australia and other nations.

The deadly disease has brought all sports activities, including cricket, to a halt across the globe.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...ralia-coronavirus-covid19/article31323024.ece


So Maxwell feels the IPL can be played behind closed doors but the WC T20 can't.

I'm sure the small matter of $$ didn't influence his thinking.

 

[Savak]

These foreigners might as well just come out and say "we don't care if the IPL takes place or not, please just give us our money". They would care less about the IPL if they weren't contractually obligated to play in order to earn that money

 

[Pakhs]

These foreigners might as well just come out and say "we don't care if the IPL takes place or not, please just give us our money". They would care less about the IPL if they weren't contractually obligated to play in order to earn that money

I have said it before - IPL is their only chance to make a big amount of money and the ones who have contract this time dont know if they will get an opportunity next time - I dont know anyone who would not say what they are saying given in the same situation.

 

[Savak]

I have said it before - IPL is their only chance to make a big amount of money and the ones who have contract this time dont know if they will get an opportunity next time - I dont know anyone who would not say what they are saying given in the same situation.

These players have been making big money before as well, they should have saved for a rainy day

 

[Pakhs]

These players have been making big money before as well, they should have saved for a rainy day

But its a lot of money and they would would want to make enough money to live a current high spending life style for the rest of their lives.

 

[cricketjoshila]

These players have been making big money before as well, they should have saved for a rainy day

Their wish.

 

[Kroll]

I have said it before - IPL is their only chance to make a big amount of money and the ones who have contract this time dont know if they will get an opportunity next time - I dont know anyone who would not say what they are saying given in the same situation.

Problem is these guys must think we're all ******* or something by saying all this stuff. They should just be honest and say they want the IPL to commence because of their big payday.

Everybody and their dog knows why they want to come so all the other stuff they're coming out with is really farcical.

 

[Rana]

Asia cup is the least of BCCIs priority.

lol, im sure Star Sports would like to milk the cash cow with the India v Pakistan match in these unprecedented circumstances.

But I guess you can make up whatever you like on this forum

 

[Rana]

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...ralia-coronavirus-covid19/article31323024.ece


So Maxwell feels the IPL can be played behind closed doors but the WC T20 can't.

I'm sure the small matter of $$ didn't influence his thinking.

He is a vile, selfish person. Indian lives don’t matter but Aussie lives do. Typical mercenary but Indians love him still

 

[Pakhs]

Problem is these guys must think we're all ******* or something by saying all this stuff. They should just be honest and say they want the IPL to commence because of their big payday.

Everybody and their dog knows why they want to come so all the other stuff they're coming out with is really farcical.

The other things they say sounds better and also fro marketing purpose - Have you ever gone into a job interview and said I want this job because the money is better and thats it?

 

[cricketjoshila]

lol, im sure Star Sports would like to milk the cash cow with the India v Pakistan match in these unprecedented circumstances.

But I guess you can make up whatever you like on this forum

They have a bigger cash cow called IPL, which is bigger than even icc events, considering the amount Star sports paid for them.

So keep living in the mumbo jumbo indo pak match, while the world has gone far ahead.

And fyi, Bcci isnt obligated to Star sports or anyone to play in Asia cup.

 

[MenInG]

The 2020 Indian Premier League is set to be postponed further after India extended its lockdown until 3 May to contain the spread of coronavirus.

The Twenty20 competition was due to begin on Wednesday, having been delayed from its original start on 29 March.

India's prime minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that the nationwide lockdown will continue.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet proposed a new start date for the event.

On Sunday, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said the organisation would "keep monitoring developments" but that it "can't say anything" in the current situation.

"It's just simple common sense that at the moment, nothing is in favour of any kind of sport anywhere in the world, forget IPL," said the former India captain.

"Practically speaking, when life has come to a standstill everywhere in the world, where does sport have a future in this?"

England players including World Cup winners Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali are due to take part in this year's IPL.

Under the lockdown in India, only essential businesses, such as groceries and pharmacies, are allowed to remain open.

City transport services are limited to emergency staff and those with special travel passes, while all trains and flights have been suspended.

Modi also suggested that the rules could tighten further over the next week but did not give more details.

All 12 editions of the IPL to date have taken place between the beginning of March and 1 June that year.

The 2009 tournament was moved to South Africa because of security concerns, while the 2014 competition was partly held in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government did not provide security forces when the event again clashed with general elections in the country.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/52280772

 

[Executioner]

Don't see IPL happening in May/June as it's monsoon season which would mean a lot of washouts and curtailed matches.

 

[Rana]

They have a bigger cash cow called IPL, which is bigger than even icc events, considering the amount Star sports paid for them.

So keep living in the mumbo jumbo indo pak match, while the world has gone far ahead.

And fyi, Bcci isnt obligated to Star sports or anyone to play in Asia cup.

Nice, hopefully they recover their losses with the IPL happening this year...

 

[Kroll]

The other things they say sounds better and also fro marketing purpose - Have you ever gone into a job interview and said I want this job because the money is better and thats it?

In this case, there's a deadly pandemic in the background, this is the crux of the matter.