IPL 2020 postponed for an indefinite period due to Coronavirus Pandemic

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

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

IPL is also bigger than EPL and Olympics.

 

[cricketjoshila]

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

You can laugh all you want. But there are more chances of IPL happening than any Asia Cup.

 

[Rana]

You can laugh all you want. But there are more chances of IPL happening than any Asia Cup.

Cool story bro

 

[Mesozoic]

I think both boards (BCCI and PCB) should go on and organise what they like (of course after the pandemic sets out). BCCI will obviously choose to go with the IPL for obvious reasons aPCB should go on with the Asia cup or even better host it in Pak with SL, Ban, Nep or if possible Afg visiting. Would be a much closer Asia cup if that happens...

See everyone's a winner.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

IPL likely to be postponed indefinitely

This year's Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be postponed indefinitely amid the COVID-19 pandemic after the country extended a lockdown on its 1.3 billion people until at least May 3 on Tuesday.

The eight-team Twenty20 competition league, which was originally scheduled to begin on March 29, was initially deferred until Wednesday before India announced a three-week lockdown last month.

IPL governing council chairman Brijesh Patel did not take calls or reply to a Reuters message to comment on the possible dates of the tournament.

One of the franchise officials Reuters reached said they were waiting to hear from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which met over a conference call on Tuesday.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had earlier acknowledged the difficulty in hosting the tournament amid lockdown and the travel restrictions forced by the global health crisis.

"At the present moment, we can't say anything," the former India captain told New India Express newspaper at the weekend.

"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.

"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."

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/ipl-likely-postponed-indefinitely-190313378--spt.html

 

[Savak]

Postponed indefinitely, it should be cancelled.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Melbourne: Former Australia allrounder Shane Watson is desperately hoping for things to improve and the COVID-19 to go away so that he can play "atleast one more year" for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an extension of the current nationwide lockdown till May 3, claiming social distancing is the only way to pass the "agni pariksha". This means the IPL, which has already been postponed, would be pushed back even further.

"Hopefully the things will sort of work out in the next few days and I will be able to play atleast one more year with CSK," Watson, 38, told CSK social media handles during a video chat.

"To be able to share love of CSK, all around India not just in Chennai. And that's the thing that blows me away. It is not just in Chennai but wherever we go, the support that we get is very strong.

"So I hope this virus moves on and I have the pleasure to re-join CSK for some more time," said the powerful all-rounder who quit international cricket in 2016 and stood down as Sydney Thunder's captain in the Big Bash League last year.

Watson also spoke about braving a sore and bloody knee during the 2019 IPL final to score 80 off just 59 balls before he got out off the third-last ball of the match, with his team within four runs of victory. CSK eventually lost by one run to Mumbai Indians in a thrilling summit clash in Hyderabad.

"I had absolutely no idea that had occurred. It wasn't until actually when I was walking off after I had run myself out in the last over and stuffed it for CSK (laughs). The chance to win another final. So I was walking off and I saw blood and a cut," Watson narrated.

"It cut through my pants. I thought it must have been because of my dive. But it wasn't actually till the next day when my wife mentioned 'there was blood on your pants' like it was before that. There might have been some dive or dodgy run or whatever in the first few overs where I might have dived," he added.

https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/...-csk-for-one-more-year-watson-1.1586874070573

 

[cricketjoshila]

Cool story bro

Watch it come true.

 

[Savak]

I will love to see whether the broadcasters pay the same amount of moolah for a shortened IPL played before empty crowds.

 

[Geil]

Anyone has no idea on how will be the situation in the coming months, the situation right now is very tense all over the world maybe that is what making lot of people negative which is why they think IPL or cricket in general should not be played no matter what

I think IPL or any International cricket should be played if situation improves or could be controlled

All the boards are facing losses so it is obvious that each and every board will try to prioritize their cricket profits first and then think of others and if BCCI think playing IPL is more important to them than other cricket than it is their choce and it is acceptable inn some way,

In the time recession and losses one will think of themselves first and then think of others and it is justifiable in my view

 

[Rana]

Watch it come true.

In 2021 yes

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Anyone has no idea on how will be the situation in the coming months, the situation right now is very tense all over the world maybe that is what making lot of people negative which is why they think IPL or cricket in general should not be played no matter what

I think IPL or any International cricket should be played if situation improves or could be controlled

All the boards are facing losses so it is obvious that each and every board will try to prioritize their cricket profits first and then think of others and if BCCI think playing IPL is more important to them than other cricket than it is their choce and it is acceptable inn some way,

In the time recession and losses one will think of themselves first and then think of others and it is justifiable in my view

Country comes first. BCCI should never forget that whatever they are today is because of international cricket and ICC. If situation improves and there is a possibility of cricket happening then first priority should be given to international cricket. They can play their IPL next year. Earth isn't going to stop moving if IPL isn't played this year.

Young kids in India are reliving old days of Doordarshan with their parents. Let these young kids also experience cricket without IPL.

 

[Geil]

Country comes first. BCCI should never forget that whatever they are today is because of international cricket and ICC. If situation improves and there is a possibility of cricket happening then first priority should be given to international cricket. They can play their IPL next year. Earth isn't going to stop moving if IPL isn't played this year.

Young kids in India are reliving old days of Doordarshan with their parents. Let these young kids also experience cricket without IPL.

first safe yourself and then safe others if BCCI follows it i have no OBJECTIONS, when the pandemic situation is under control and if BCCI decide to first play IPL or anything that would benefit the BCCI or Indian cricket the most it is justifiable and FAIR in my view

 

[Firebat]

IPL 2020 should kick off cricket calendar before T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman

Former India batsman and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman said Indian Premier League (IPL) can kick off the cricket calendar once normalcy returns after the Covid-19 crisis.

The IPL 2020 will be a perfect curtain raiser for the cricket season and it will set the tone before the T20 World Cup, scheduled for October-November in Australia, according to the batting great.

IPL 2020 has been indefinitely postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The 13th edition of IPL, which was scheduled to get underway from March 29, was initially suspended until April 15. However, the tournament was postponed further after India extended its lockdown to May 3 to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

"I think some of the cricket boards will be encouraging the fact that IPL is a big tournament, and everyone acknowledges that," Laxman told Star Sports.

“And just before the World Cup it will set the tone for a hectic cricket season. But I just hope that everything is normal, and no one is in danger. And once that happens, I am sure the IPL should kick off the cricket calendar."

Speculations are rife that IPL might take place at a later date, especially in September-October. Nonetheless, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal had rubbished them, saying it’s “too premature” to talk about the window, given the increasing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 crisis.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...d-cup-september-vvs-laxman-1667269-2020-04-15

 

[Rana]

IPL 2020 should kick off cricket calendar before T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman

Former India batsman and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman said Indian Premier League (IPL) can kick off the cricket calendar once normalcy returns after the Covid-19 crisis.

The IPL 2020 will be a perfect curtain raiser for the cricket season and it will set the tone before the T20 World Cup, scheduled for October-November in Australia, according to the batting great.

IPL 2020 has been indefinitely postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The 13th edition of IPL, which was scheduled to get underway from March 29, was initially suspended until April 15. However, the tournament was postponed further after India extended its lockdown to May 3 to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.

"I think some of the cricket boards will be encouraging the fact that IPL is a big tournament, and everyone acknowledges that," Laxman told Star Sports.

“And just before the World Cup it will set the tone for a hectic cricket season. But I just hope that everything is normal, and no one is in danger. And once that happens, I am sure the IPL should kick off the cricket calendar."

Speculations are rife that IPL might take place at a later date, especially in September-October. Nonetheless, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal had rubbished them, saying it’s “too premature” to talk about the window, given the increasing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 crisis.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...d-cup-september-vvs-laxman-1667269-2020-04-15

What a stupid suggestion lol

So I guess the countries who do not participate in IPL should just crawl up and die lol

 

[Firebat]

REVEALED: England's cricket stars will miss out on £4MILLION after the Indian Premier League, which is NOT insured, was suspended indefinitely

England stars are set to lose out on a combined £4m after this year's Indian Premier League was suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With the Indian government extending the national lockdown until May 3, tournament organisers have informed the eight franchises of the world's glitziest Twenty20 tournament that there is now no date in place for the competition's 13th edition.

The start of the IPL had already been deferred once, and was scheduled to start on Wednesday, but the quickening spread of Covid-19 in India has caused a rethink. And that means this year's tournament, if and when it gets under way, is now unlikely to feature any England players at all.

It is understood that the IPL is not insured against a pandemic, leaving players out of pocket if no cricket takes place. Even if the tournament were rescheduled for later in the year, it might then clash with whatever is left of the English season.

With the ECB desperate to squeeze in as much international cricket this summer as the pandemic allows, that would effectively end their top players' interest in the IPL.

Only if there is no cricket at all this summer are they likely to head for India. Of the 11 English players who were set to take part in this year's tournament, only Nottinghamshire seamer Harry Gurney is not part of the international set-up.

The news comes less than a fortnight after England's centrally contracted players agreed to give up £500,000 of their salaries to help the grassroots game – amounting to a 20 per cent pay cut over a three-month period.

But the spread of the virus in India, where more than 11,000 have tested positive – and many more are believed to have the disease – looks set to have more far-reaching financial consequences.

Ben Stokes was set to earn around £1.4m with Rajasthan Royals, and Sam Curran £575,000 with Chennai Super Kings. Other big earners included England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan (£550,000 with Kolkata Knight Riders) and his vice-captain Jos Buttler (£500,000 with Rajasthan).

Even at the lower end of the scale, Somerset's Tom Banton – who made his England debut in New Zealand over the winter – was set to pick up £100,000, and Gurney around £80,000.

One-fifth of all payments were scheduled to drop on Wednesday, with a further 60 per cent due in a month's time, and the remaining 20 per cent – based on appearances and bonuses – set for the end of July.

But time is running out for the Indian authorities to reschedule the IPL, with England set to arrive in the country in mid-September for a white-ball tour ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Meanwhile, the ECB are yet to rule out playing the County Championship in some form this season, depending on governmental advice about when the national lockdown can end.

Reports have suggested that the competition, which was first formalised in 1890, had already been binned in favour of the more lucrative T20 Blast, but the four-day format is understood to feature in most of the board's models for a revamped summer.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/s...-miss-4MILLION-IPL-suspended-coronavirus.html

 

[Rajdeep]

If cricket is possible even around Aug-Sep, BCCI will try to squeeze in IPL. As I said before, India's international itenary is pretty light this year until T20 WC.

There is a short LOI tour of SL and Zimb, Asia Cup and Eng visiting us for a short LOI series. All of these will take backseat to accomodate IPL if required.

But the real question is when and if cricket will be back. If we cant play any cricket until october, then IPL will be cancelled.

 

[Kroll]

With the Indian government extending the national lockdown until May 3, tournament organisers have informed the eight franchises of the world's glitziest Twenty20 tournament that there is now no date in place for the competition's 13th edition.

[MENTION=134981]Bhaag Viru Bhaag[/MENTION], BVB will be utterly dejected by this news. I'm sure he was frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the start of the tournament and looking forward to watching Hardik Pandya unfurl his dazzling array of skills.

 

[Abdullah719]

The Indian Premier League Has Been Postponed Indefinitely

This season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) – cricket’s most popular and lucrative franchise tournament – has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the inevitable decision on Wednesday – the day the rescheduled IPL was supposed to start. The 13th edition was originally meant to run from March 29-May 24 but now is in serious jeopardy of cancellation with any form of international cricket looking unlikely to be played in the coming months.

Cricket has been shutdown since the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was postponed on March 17 creating tumult for governing bodies worldwide. The upcoming English cricket season has been officially delayed until late May but is likely to be suspended until at least August, sources have told me.

The IPL’s postponement was predictable and cemented once the Indian government extended its strict lockdown through to May 3. India has had more than 12,000 cases and 423 deaths amid fears the world’s second most populous country could become an epicentre for the virus.

The BCCI has not made an official announcement but media in India reported that its officials held a teleconference on Wednesday informing the franchises about the IPL’s further delay. “All we know is that it has been shifted indefinitely and BCCI are working on a window in the future,” Delhi Capitals chief executive Dheeraj Malhotra told Reuters.

The decision was inevitable but undoubtedly difficult to accept for the BCCI with the IPL being its money spinner. And the ripple effects are vast with so much cash on the line. The IPL is reportedly estimated to generate more than $11 billion for the Indian economy.

Star India in 2017 bought the broadcast rights for a dizzying $2.55 billion deal and the tournament has many big-name sponsors, highlighted by Chinese mobile phone-maker Vivo paying $330 million for 2018-2022.

A canceled IPL would be especially a financial disaster for players, who are only paid by franchises on their number of appearances during the tournament. Illustrating the financial stakes for players and illustrating the IPL’s heft - 62 cricketers were bought for a collective $18.34 million at the players’ auction in December.

Australian star paceman Pat Cummins became the highest paid international player in IPL history when the Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for $2 million, while India captain Virat Kohli tops the overall charts at $2.4 million.

The gigantic pay cheques on offer lure the world’s best players and other cricket governing bodies have accepted this to allow essentially an open window in April-May for the IPL.

No other cricket league can create a standstill knowing players will be enticed – and even ditch their patriotism – for the huge salaries which often dwarf what their country’s cricket board can offer them.

But the IPL’s postponement is set to create havoc in cricket’s muddled upcoming calendar with BCCI officials undoubtedly itching to ensure this season does not end up on the scrapheap. Indian media have reported that the BCCI want to find a window later in the year for the IPL but the calendar is congested with major international events.

The Asia Cup is held in September with India’s bitter rivals Pakistan hosting the T20 tournament albeit in the UAE because of India’s refusal to tour its neighbor. There is innuendo that the IPL could usurp the Asia Cup, which would essentially crumble without the presence of mighty India.

A heated standoff could ensue and inflame the fraught relations between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani told me in an interview that he had not yet engaged with his BCCI counterparts on the issue.

Pakistan won’t be alone feeling apprehensive. There is suspicion in Australia that the BCCI could be eyeing off the October-November time frame, which is when the T20 World Cup is scheduled. The event is – like everything else – under a cloud due to the coronavirus pandemic with the Australian government implementing strict travel restrictions and quarantine measures which could last six months.

It might prove an opportunity for the IPL – on the proviso that the situation has markedly improved in India – to fill the breach.

Whatever happens, rest assured there will be much politicking over the coming months amid a desperate bid to resurrect this doomed IPL season.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trista...has-been-postponed-indefinitely/#6b78e0df236b

 

[Abdullah719]

https://www.iplt20.com/news/206310/ipl-2020-suspended-till-further-notice

IPL 2020 SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to the evolving global health concerns regarding COVID-19 and lockdown measures implemented by the Government of India to contain the spread of the pandemic, the IPL Governing Council of the BCCI has decided that the IPL 2020 Season will be suspended till further notice.

The health and safety of the nation and everyone involved in our great sport remains our top priority and as such, the BCCI along with the Franchise Owners, Broadcaster, Sponsors and all the Stakeholders acknowledge that the IPL 2020 season will only commence when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

BCCI will continue to monitor and review the situation regarding a potential start date in close partnership with all of its stakeholders and will continue to take guidance from the Government of India, State Governments and other State Regulatory bodies.

JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary
BCCI

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Few months from now I can see a war happening between ICC and BCCI over hosting of IPL.

 

[MenInG]

This year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) was officially postponed until further notice because of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday but the Indian cricket board believes it can find a “safe” window later for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

The eight-team league, originally scheduled from March 29, was initially suspended until Wednesday even as India entered a three-week lockdown last month.

With the lockdown being extended until May 3 and travel and other restrictions in place, a second postponement was inevitable.

With health concerns and lockdown measures in mind, the IPL Governing Council decided to suspend the 2020 season until further notice, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said in a statement.

“The health and safety of the nation and everyone involved in our great sport remains our top priority...” Shah said.

“...the BCCI along with the franchise owners, broadcaster, sponsors and all the stakeholders acknowledge that the IPL 2020 season will only commence when it is safe and appropriate to do so.”

The confirmation came a day after key franchise officials told Reuters that the eight-team league had been indefinitely postponed.

“BCCI will continue to monitor and review the situation regarding a potential start date in close partnership with all of its stakeholders...” Shah added.

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in India has jumped to 12,380, including 414 deaths, as of Thursday.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has offered to host the tournament.

“It looks like Sri Lanka will be clear of the coronavirus before India,” SLC president Shammi Silva told Reuters in Colombo.

“If so, we can host the tournament here. We will be writing to the Indian cricket board soon,” he added.

Indian media speculated on a possible window for the IPL in September-October, before this year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

The uncertainty is a big setback, particularly for the 62 cricketers bought for a collective $18.34 million at the players’ auction in December.

Australian Pat Cummins became the IPL’s most expensive overseas buy ever when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering $2.18 million for the fast bowler in the auction in Kolkata.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...us-outbreak/story-qOwZVL8DcQrBMUm1fvR6mM.html

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

So BCCI wants to host IPL just before the World Cup? They will never learn. Can see excuses like burn out, not enough practice thrown again after once again failing to win the T20 World Cup. When these franchise owners and BCCI can't take losses how can people expect a common man to take losses? Bunch of greedy people.

 

[Kroll]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has offered to host the tournament.

“It looks like Sri Lanka will be clear of the coronavirus before India,” SLC president Shammi Silva told Reuters in Colombo.

“If so, we can host the tournament here. We will be writing to the Indian cricket board soon,” he added.

I thought the whole point of defeating corona was in part to limit international travel. Maybe not then.

 

[Walawalkar]

Forgot about Asia Cup BCCI can even force ICC to postpone or cancel T20 WC...

 

[MenInG]

Influential voices with the BCCI feel there isn’t any point discussing any proposal by Sri Lanka Cricket of hosting the Indian Premier League in Sri Lanka amidst the global COVID-19 crisis.

“The BCCI will not be in a position to say anything when the world is closed,” a senior Board official told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Sri Lanka currently has just over 200 positive COVID-19 cases, far fewer than India’s tally of more than 13,000. The death toll in India has crossed 400. The official confirmed there wasn’t yet any proposal by the SLC and there wasn’t any guarantee on when meaningful discussions over the matter could take place.

Currently, international flights have been mostly suspended after several countries imposed lockdowns to contain the deadly novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2). “There is no proposal from SLC yet and obviously no discussion,” the official said when asked what BCCI’s stand will be, if the offer is made.

Gains to be made

The SLC can have matches on three grounds - in Galle, in Kandy and at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo - with logistics reduced to less than half as there are no inland flights. Having an IPL could help the SLC gain significant financial stability, more than what a short white-ball series against India - three T20Is and three ODIs - can guarantee in July.

As of now, the BCCI will be more keen on having the tourney in India in either of the two slots - between September-October and October-November.

A BCCI veteran, who was a part of the teams when IPL was shifted to South Africa in 2009 and partially to the UAE in 2014, feels the scenario in ICC will change once Shashank Manohar demits office as chairman at the end of May. “Sri Lanka has been BCCI’s ally at the ICC and their proposal is understandable. But what about once [Manohar] steps down next month?” he said.

“You could see new equations forming and there could be multiple options on table, not just Sri Lanka,” he added.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...down-shashank-manohar-icc/article31363686.ece

 

[Rajdeep]

On this day: Brendon McCullum slams 158* vs RCB to kick-start IPL's inaugural edition

The 2020 edition of the IPL remains indefinitely suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic but 12 years ago on this day, Indian Premier League's inaugural match took place.


The innings that made IPL instant hit

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[MenInG]

The coronavirus pandemic is set to leave a massive hole in Indian cricket board’s coffers after they failed to take insurance cover for the IPL 13 on time. As of now, the IPL this year has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus-enforced lockdown in India.

According to a research report by the Howden Insurance Brokers, a private organisation that brokers insurance deals for several IPL teams, by the time BCCI contacted their insurance company, it had removed COVID-19 from their coverage clause.

Not only BCCI, several IPL franchises also take out insurance policies in case of any eventuality. They also began approaching their respective insurance firms only by February-March and by then, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Consequently, either the cover was unavailable or the cost skyrocketed.

“The franchises involved in IPL approached the insurance market from February-March 2020 as they have training camps beginning mid-March. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the WHO declaring a pandemic, 90% of the franchises were not provided insurance cover. Typically, immediately following an outbreak, cover becomes unavailable or quite expensive,” Hindustan Times quoted the report as saying.

The leading English daily further quoted unnamed chief executives of two IPL teams as confirming they aren’t covered. “We checked with our insurance company. The cancellation clause does not cover pandemic. It’s too late now,” an official was quoted as saying.

“We will see what’s the legal interpretation of force majeure in this scenario. The government has enforced a lockdown, and the BCCI can do nothing but wait for things to improve,” a BCCI official said.

The total loss for the stakeholders reportedly could be around Rs 5,000 crore.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...ter-failure-to-insure-ipl-2020-on-time-926059

 

[SensiblePakFan]

The coronavirus pandemic is set to leave a massive hole in Indian cricket board’s coffers after they failed to take insurance cover for the IPL 13 on time. As of now, the IPL this year has been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus-enforced lockdown in India.

According to a research report by the Howden Insurance Brokers, a private organisation that brokers insurance deals for several IPL teams, by the time BCCI contacted their insurance company, it had removed COVID-19 from their coverage clause.

Not only BCCI, several IPL franchises also take out insurance policies in case of any eventuality. They also began approaching their respective insurance firms only by February-March and by then, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Consequently, either the cover was unavailable or the cost skyrocketed.

“The franchises involved in IPL approached the insurance market from February-March 2020 as they have training camps beginning mid-March. Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the WHO declaring a pandemic, 90% of the franchises were not provided insurance cover. Typically, immediately following an outbreak, cover becomes unavailable or quite expensive,” Hindustan Times quoted the report as saying.

The leading English daily further quoted unnamed chief executives of two IPL teams as confirming they aren’t covered. “We checked with our insurance company. The cancellation clause does not cover pandemic. It’s too late now,” an official was quoted as saying.

“We will see what’s the legal interpretation of force majeure in this scenario. The government has enforced a lockdown, and the BCCI can do nothing but wait for things to improve,” a BCCI official said.

The total loss for the stakeholders reportedly could be around Rs 5,000 crore.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...ter-failure-to-insure-ipl-2020-on-time-926059

Kinda funny how bragging and taking power bites back doesnt it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

No one owes pakistan anything. Has england toured pakistan? SA? Nopes.

India doesn't owe anything to Pakistan. Bcci didnt stop anyone. If it did, rest assured it would have been done. Bcci owes nothing to pakistan and isnt obligated to help it. That doesn't mean bcci is stopping anyone. It simply wants nothing to do with pakistan. And thats a very prudent stand.

If that's the case then why are we not boycotting Pakistan in World Cups?

 

[Rana]

If that's the case then why are we not boycotting Pakistan in World Cups?

He won’t respond to you.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

He won’t respond to you.

Because he doesn't have an answer.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

The idea of boycotting pakistan in world cups also is pure gibberish, why should we lose points in a world cup?
Really, i am surprised that some people do not have the intellectual ability to decipher something so naive.

 

[cricketjoshila]

The idea of boycotting pakistan in world cups also is pure gibberish, why should we lose points in a world cup?
Really, i am surprised that some people do not have the intellectual ability to decipher something so naive.

They dont understand that boycott is not to hurt India by losing points.

Also boycott in ICC tournaments means dragging in other countries in a bilateral dispute.

Or may be they just refuse to understand and run their brave mouths.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

They dont understand that boycott is not to hurt India by losing points.

Also boycott in ICC tournaments means dragging in other countries in a bilateral dispute.

Or may be they just refuse to understand and run their brave mouths.

Your view regarding involving other countries is exactly on point.
In 2019 world cup if we would have boycotted the match against pakistan, they would have qualified ahead of nz which is totally unfair.
Some fake fans just don't want to use their head.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Lol at these hypocrites who can't resist playing against Pakistan in World Cups just because we have a streak to maintain. No matter how hard you guys try there is no justification for this hypocrisy. Either play all or boycott all. There is no middle ground here.

 

[Rana]

The idea of boycotting pakistan in world cups also is pure gibberish, why should we lose points in a world cup?
Really, i am surprised that some people do not have the intellectual ability to decipher something so naive.

Is there an award for the biggest LOL post in the history of forums?

I would like to nominate this

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Is there an award for the biggest LOL post in the history of forums?

I would like to nominate this

I would like to know the reason.
Why should we risk winning a world cup? And is it not unfair for other teams if we don't play against pak in world cups.

 

[Rana]

I would like to know the reason.
Why should we risk winning a world cup? And is it not unfair for other teams if we don't play against pak in world cups.

How is it unfair? Other teams could care less if you do not play us, just like it doesn’t matter when we reach number 1 in Tests without having to play you.

I’m not understanding your reasoning here. It is fine to not want to play a country in solidarity with your soldiers, but why does that solidarity go for a hike during world cups or ICC tournaments? Now you produce the pathetic excuse that it is unfair on other countries lol. We beat New Zealand in the World Cup when it mattered unlike some teams.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I would like to know the reason.
Why should we risk winning a world cup? And is it not unfair for other teams if we don't play against pak in world cups.

Lol at unfair for other teams.

 

[Mesozoic]

How is it unfair? Other teams could care less if you do not play us, just like it doesn’t matter when we reach number 1 in Tests without having to play you.

I’m not understanding your reasoning here. It is fine to not want to play a country in solidarity with your soldiers, but why does that solidarity go for a hike during world cups or ICC tournaments? Now you produce the pathetic excuse that it is unfair on other countries lol. We beat New Zealand in the World Cup when it mattered unlike some teams.

I think he meant it'd be unfair for teams competing with Pakistan for the SF spot if they're given a free point in a game they'd go in as underdogs.

Lol at beating New Zealand when it matters. You didn't even make the semis for crying out loud.

 

[Rana]

I think he meant it'd be unfair for teams competing with Pakistan for the SF spot if they're given a free point in a game they'd go in as underdogs.

Lol at beating New Zealand when it matters. You didn't even make the semis for crying out loud.

What have you achieved after making so many semi finals and finals recently?

We needed to beat New Zealand when it mattered and so we did. We probably would have beaten India in the semi final when it mattered but that’s ok, we can all speculate

 

[Mesozoic]

What have you achieved after making so many semi finals and finals recently?

We needed to beat New Zealand when it mattered and so we did. We probably would have beaten India in the semi final when it mattered but that’s ok, we can all speculate

Making semi finals and finals is still better than bowing out at the group stage. It also helps when you finally manage to win some silverware and it won't be termed as a fluke by your own ex-cricketers.

That Pak Vs Nz game might be the only "mattered game" in history where winning team went out and the losing team advanced through to the next stage lol. If Pak had actually won the games that mattered, they'd have made the semis. Period. You can speculate whatever you want to feel better but that won't change the reality. Everyone knows who won the most number of Indo-Pak games "when it mattered" , let's not go down that road now.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

How is it unfair? Other teams could care less if you do not play us, just like it doesn’t matter when we reach number 1 in Tests without having to play you.

I’m not understanding your reasoning here. It is fine to not want to play a country in solidarity with your soldiers, but why does that solidarity go for a hike during world cups or ICC tournaments? Now you produce the pathetic excuse that it is unfair on other countries lol. We beat New Zealand in the World Cup when it mattered unlike some teams.

Your view regarding involving other countries is exactly on point.
In 2019 world cup if we would have boycotted the match against pakistan, they would have qualified ahead of nz which is totally unfair.
Some fake fans just don't want to use their head.

I explained here why it would be unfair for other teams vying for the semi spot.
If you look at it rationally then it wouldn't be hard to understand.

 

[Rana]

Making semi finals and finals is still better than bowing out at the group stage. It also helps when you finally manage to win some silverware and it won't be termed as a fluke by your own ex-cricketers.

That Pak Vs Nz game might be the only "mattered game" in history where winning team went out and the losing team advanced through to the next stage lol. If Pak had actually won the games that mattered, they'd have made the semis. Period. You can speculate whatever you want to feel better but that won't change the reality. Everyone knows who won the most number of Indo-Pak games "when it mattered" , let's not go down that road now.

What silverware have you won? Ok you won a CT in 2013 away from home but everyone knows India is unlikely to win anything these days unless it’s in India. Why is Kohli so desperate to hold on to his captaincy now knowing the next World Cup is in India?

The last time India and Pakistan played in a high stakes match, we all know the result.

 

[Rana]

I explained here why it would be unfair for other teams vying for the semi spot.
If you look at it rationally then it wouldn't be hard to understand.

I am looking at it rationally. It all goes down on scheduling and perspective now for you.

Had the Indo-Pak fixture been one of the first in the round robin, what would your argument be at this point? There was no team at risk of losing a qualifier spot in 2015 when India played their first game against Pakistan.

Stop producing pathetic excuses please

 

[Walawalkar]

What silverware have you won? Ok you won a CT in 2013 away from home but everyone knows India is unlikely to win anything these days unless it’s in India. Why is Kohli so desperate to hold on to his captaincy now knowing the next World Cup is in India?

The last time India and Pakistan played in a high stakes match, we all know the result.

Here come the mandatory CT chest thumping... What else you have other than CT win... Keep celebrating CT win till eternity.. Looking at the state of Pakistan Cricket you may need to wait few decades more till the law of average catch up like it did in 2017...

 

[Rana]

Here come the mandatory CT chest thumping... What else you have other than CT win... Keep celebrating CT win till eternity.. Looking at the state of Pakistan Cricket you may need to wait few decades more till the law of average catch up like it did in 2017...

But what have you won since 2013???

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

What silverware have you won? Ok you won a CT in 2013 away from home but everyone knows India is unlikely to win anything these days unless it’s in India. Why is Kohli so desperate to hold on to his captaincy now knowing the next World Cup is in India?

The last time India and Pakistan played in a high stakes match, we all know the result.

What silverware have we won?

Indian teams are winning IPL every season left, right and center and our neighbours are not aware of this?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Look at these hypocrites they want IPL to happen in place of Asia Cup without thinking about how it will be unfair for other asians team. But when it's a world cup suddenly they want India to play against Pakistan because it will he unfair for other teams lol.

 

[Kroll]

Here come the mandatory CT chest thumping... What else you have other than CT win... Keep celebrating CT win till eternity.. Looking at the state of Pakistan Cricket you may need to wait few decades more till the law of average catch up like it did in 2017...

Doubt it, since when has law of averages ever applied to Pakistan cricket? That's not how we roll.

We could be like one of the most mediocre sides like we were in 17 and still come away with silverware. You're new to the forum, welcome. You must also be new to Pakistan cricket.

 

[MMHS]

Most projects include a “force majeure” clause when it comes to insurance or contract payment, which here is applicable for BCCI both ways - in favour or against, item basis. But, I am not sure force majeure can be applied in such cases (CV19), which is like once in a century thing.

I think, BCCI tried to salvage IPL season till last moment, whatever is possible because of contractual obligations with the stakeholders - so that in any such legal battleS, they can try damage control, as much as possible. I am sure, when the start was pushed back by like three weeks, BCCI and Franchise leadership knew that it’s the end of it. There was absolutely no chance to start IPL once the lock down started, but BCCI had to show the intent.

Massive financial loss for BCCI and over all cricket. Added to that the severe recession expected as aftermath of CV19, I am expecting a wage/cost cut in next years’ IPL.

 

[Rajdeep]

What silverware have we won?

Indian teams are winning IPL every season left, right and center and our neighbours are not aware of this?

We won last 2 Asia cups - your favourite tournament

That too unbeaten winners

Just Kidding. I agree we are unable to cross the final hurdle in ICC tournaments even though we are playing tremendously well throughout the league phase. This reminds me of Natwest final in 2002 when we lost 17 finals at a stretch up until that game. We need that kind of spark somewhere next time we play a ICC knock out game.

 

[Savak]

Most projects include a “force majeure” clause when it comes to insurance or contract payment, which here is applicable for BCCI both ways - in favour or against, item basis. But, I am not sure force majeure can be applied in such cases (CV19), which is like once in a century thing.

I think, BCCI tried to salvage IPL season till last moment, whatever is possible because of contractual obligations with the stakeholders - so that in any such legal battleS, they can try damage control, as much as possible. I am sure, when the start was pushed back by like three weeks, BCCI and Franchise leadership knew that it’s the end of it. There was absolutely no chance to start IPL once the lock down started, but BCCI had to show the intent.

Massive financial loss for BCCI and over all cricket. Added to that the severe recession expected as aftermath of CV19, I am expecting a wage/cost cut in next years’ IPL.

Wages and cost cutting measures were put in place for this years IPL even before the Covid 19 epidemic broke out. The BCCI increased the fees the franchises had to pay to the state associations for maintenance, upkeep and for using the grounds and reduced the remuneration/wages of the players and the prize money involved. The BCCI argued that they had been subsidizing things for the franchises from the inception of the tournament in order to help them out but now the franchises are financially well off, they should in principle pick up their expenses. The franchises in return requested the BCCI to hold off on these cost cutting measures till the IPL broadcast deal finishes in 2022, don't think the BCCI heeded the request.

 

[The Viper]

No cricket in India in near future: BCCI president Sourav  Ganguly

Amid suggestions and reports of squeezing in the IPL ahead of the T20 World Cup in October this year despite there being question marks on the world event taking place in Australia itself, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly made it clear that cricket in India has taken a backseat and there are no chances of the sport taking place in the country in the near future because of Covid-19 pandemic.

The global outbreak of coronavirus has ceased all major sporting activities around the world including the indefinite postponement of IPL for the first time since its inception. Though there has been no official word from BCCI but there have been reports about the board trying to find a window before the T20 World Cup for IPL.

Board president Ganguly, however made it clear health is more important that cricket.

“The social reality of Germany and India are different, there will be no cricket in India in the near future,” Ganguly told TOI on Tuesday. “There are too many ifs and buts involved. More importantly, I don’t believe in sport when there is a risk to human life.”

Ganguly made the reference to Germany as the Budesliga football tournament is set to resume in front of empty stands.

There were suggestions of doing the same for IPL from former cricketers but after Ganguly’s comments it looks unlikely. The IPL was originally scheduled to take place in March 29 this year.

Meanwhile there are question marks lingering even over the Men’s T20 World Cup slated to take place in Australia in October as the Australian government have put all international travels at hold till September 31.

ICC CEO on Tuesday said that they are in constant touch with experts and Australian government on the future of T20 World Cup.

“In relation to ICC events, including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, we will continue to take advice from experts and authorities, including the Australian government. We will utilize all of the data and information available to us to ensure we can take responsible decisions around all competitions at an appropriate time that are in the best interests of our sport,” said ICC Chief Executive Sawhney.

https://m.hindustantimes.com/cricke...rav-ganguly/story-EzVaTOHiLR1uU7Me6kFKGL.html

 

[Savak]

The money hungry stakeholders at the expense of human lives should be ashamed of themselves

 

[Abdullah719]

Brendon McCullum Suggests Postponement Of T20 World Cup To 2021 With IPL Taking Its Slot

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

"I think the IPL will try and target that October window and the T20 World Cup will get pushed back," McCullum, the coach of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, told 'Sky Cricket Podcast'.

There is also the women's ODI World Cup scheduled in New Zealand in February, 2021.

"That may mean the Women's World Cup gets pushed back but hopefully we get to see all three tournaments operate."

McCullum said he neither sees the T20 World Cup happening without the stadium fans nor does he believe that teams from 16 nations will be able to travel to Australia in the wake of the pandemic, which has infected more than 20 lakh people globally. If IPL doesn't happen, none of the players or support staff get paid.

The ICC's Chief Executives Committee (CEC) is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the financial implications of COVID-19 and also the contingency planning for all ICC global events, including the T20 World Cup, over a conference call.

"For Australia to move 16 international teams plus all of their support staff and then broadcasters, seems a bridge too far. I can't see them playing the T20 World Cup behind closed doors either," McCullum said.

"There may be a window a bit later in the new year of 2021 which could then open up a window for the IPL (in October and November). You'd have to move some overseas players for the IPL but with the broadcasters based in India, it is a lot easier to pull it all together.

"The ICC and world cricket need crowds to operate but India can probably sustain things commercially behind closed doors because they are going to get so many eyeballs."

Former New Zealand seamer Simon Doull, who joined McCullum and Ian Smith on the podcast, also believes spectators will be important to get the revenues flowing from the T20 World Cup.

"A lot of the ICC's revenue for down the track comes from the World Cups so they want as many people in the stands as possible," he said.

"They would hate to see a T20 World Cup under lockdown where no one could go and watch and the atmosphere would probably be a little bit less."

Doull also said ICC needs to decide how important is the T20 World Cup.

"How important is the T20 World Cup? That the first question from an ICC point of view," he said.

"Is it important enough to have private jets out of each county with cricket teams on them, two weeks in quarantine in Australia and then the tournament taking place, whether there are fans in the stands or not? Is it that important?".

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bre...-cup-to-2021-with-ipl-taking-its-slot-2216534

 

[Rana]

Brendon McCullum Suggests Postponement Of T20 World Cup To 2021 With IPL Taking Its Slot

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

"I think the IPL will try and target that October window and the T20 World Cup will get pushed back," McCullum, the coach of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, told 'Sky Cricket Podcast'.

There is also the women's ODI World Cup scheduled in New Zealand in February, 2021.

"That may mean the Women's World Cup gets pushed back but hopefully we get to see all three tournaments operate."

McCullum said he neither sees the T20 World Cup happening without the stadium fans nor does he believe that teams from 16 nations will be able to travel to Australia in the wake of the pandemic, which has infected more than 20 lakh people globally. If IPL doesn't happen, none of the players or support staff get paid.

The ICC's Chief Executives Committee (CEC) is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the financial implications of COVID-19 and also the contingency planning for all ICC global events, including the T20 World Cup, over a conference call.

"For Australia to move 16 international teams plus all of their support staff and then broadcasters, seems a bridge too far. I can't see them playing the T20 World Cup behind closed doors either," McCullum said.

"There may be a window a bit later in the new year of 2021 which could then open up a window for the IPL (in October and November). You'd have to move some overseas players for the IPL but with the broadcasters based in India, it is a lot easier to pull it all together.

"The ICC and world cricket need crowds to operate but India can probably sustain things commercially behind closed doors because they are going to get so many eyeballs."

Former New Zealand seamer Simon Doull, who joined McCullum and Ian Smith on the podcast, also believes spectators will be important to get the revenues flowing from the T20 World Cup.

"A lot of the ICC's revenue for down the track comes from the World Cups so they want as many people in the stands as possible," he said.

"They would hate to see a T20 World Cup under lockdown where no one could go and watch and the atmosphere would probably be a little bit less."

Doull also said ICC needs to decide how important is the T20 World Cup.

"How important is the T20 World Cup? That the first question from an ICC point of view," he said.

"Is it important enough to have private jets out of each county with cricket teams on them, two weeks in quarantine in Australia and then the tournament taking place, whether there are fans in the stands or not? Is it that important?".

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bre...-cup-to-2021-with-ipl-taking-its-slot-2216534

Stupid suggestion.

He wants 2 IPLs in a 5-6 month period. Not sure ICC can afford to give this much time to anyone as they really need to get on with their international fixtures

 

[Walawalkar]

Brendon McCullum Suggests Postponement Of T20 World Cup To 2021 With IPL Taking Its Slot

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

"I think the IPL will try and target that October window and the T20 World Cup will get pushed back," McCullum, the coach of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, told 'Sky Cricket Podcast'.

There is also the women's ODI World Cup scheduled in New Zealand in February, 2021.

"That may mean the Women's World Cup gets pushed back but hopefully we get to see all three tournaments operate."

McCullum said he neither sees the T20 World Cup happening without the stadium fans nor does he believe that teams from 16 nations will be able to travel to Australia in the wake of the pandemic, which has infected more than 20 lakh people globally. If IPL doesn't happen, none of the players or support staff get paid.

The ICC's Chief Executives Committee (CEC) is set to meet on Thursday to discuss the financial implications of COVID-19 and also the contingency planning for all ICC global events, including the T20 World Cup, over a conference call.

"For Australia to move 16 international teams plus all of their support staff and then broadcasters, seems a bridge too far. I can't see them playing the T20 World Cup behind closed doors either," McCullum said.

"There may be a window a bit later in the new year of 2021 which could then open up a window for the IPL (in October and November). You'd have to move some overseas players for the IPL but with the broadcasters based in India, it is a lot easier to pull it all together.

"The ICC and world cricket need crowds to operate but India can probably sustain things commercially behind closed doors because they are going to get so many eyeballs."

Former New Zealand seamer Simon Doull, who joined McCullum and Ian Smith on the podcast, also believes spectators will be important to get the revenues flowing from the T20 World Cup.

"A lot of the ICC's revenue for down the track comes from the World Cups so they want as many people in the stands as possible," he said.

"They would hate to see a T20 World Cup under lockdown where no one could go and watch and the atmosphere would probably be a little bit less."

Doull also said ICC needs to decide how important is the T20 World Cup.

"How important is the T20 World Cup? That the first question from an ICC point of view," he said.

"Is it important enough to have private jets out of each county with cricket teams on them, two weeks in quarantine in Australia and then the tournament taking place, whether there are fans in the stands or not? Is it that important?".

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bre...-cup-to-2021-with-ipl-taking-its-slot-2216534

Brilliant Suggestion... IPL Will kick in as soon things will get on track..

 

[Rajdeep]

Stupid suggestion.

He wants 2 IPLs in a 5-6 month period. Not sure ICC can afford to give this much time to anyone as they really need to get on with their international fixtures

I think even ICC is contemplating to move the T20 WC in Mar/Apr next year and the october window will be used for IPL.

ICC heading towards T20 World Cup in Feb-March, opens opportunity to stage IPL in Sept-Oct

"Even though it’s a bit early but three options have been shortlisted. The first is to stick to the original Oct-Nov schedule and the second is to the tournament in Feb-March next year. The third and last option that was zeroed in on is to stage the tournament in 2022," one of the representatives, who was part of the meeting, told India Today.

"Most likely, they (ICC and member Boards) will move towards hosting the T20 World Cup in Feb-March," the source added.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...schedule-icc-bcci-ipl-news-1670288-2020-04-23

 

[Rana]

I think even ICC is contemplating to move the T20 WC in Mar/Apr next year and the october window will be used for IPL.

ICC heading towards T20 World Cup in Feb-March, opens opportunity to stage IPL in Sept-Oct

"Even though it’s a bit early but three options have been shortlisted. The first is to stick to the original Oct-Nov schedule and the second is to the tournament in Feb-March next year. The third and last option that was zeroed in on is to stage the tournament in 2022," one of the representatives, who was part of the meeting, told India Today.

"Most likely, they (ICC and member Boards) will move towards hosting the T20 World Cup in Feb-March," the source added.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...schedule-icc-bcci-ipl-news-1670288-2020-04-23

So the first IPL kicks off in October and the second one next year in March/April?

What is there to gain from all this besides destroying the IPL brand?

 

[MenInG]

Real financial issues at stake here. I dont think an existential crisis as such but IPL/BCCI used to earning lots now finding it hard to accept a dip in fortunes.

 

[Savak]

Real financial issues at stake here. I dont think an existential crisis as such but IPL/BCCI used to earning lots now finding it hard to accept a dip in fortunes.

Which makes the whole thing bizarre, if the richest sporting body in the world cannot deal with a temporary dip in fortunes, then its not really that rich is it?

 

[The Viper]

Is the BCCI financially COVID-proof?

orporates all over the world have been feeling the pinch because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Sports federations are no exceptions — with live sport coming to a standstill, broadcast revenue has been severely hit.

While Cricket Australia (CA) is in financial trouble, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) — the richest cricket body in the world — is unlikely to be affected in the near future, even if it is forced to cancel the Indian Premier League’s 2020 edition.

Insiders attribute the CA’s difficulties — staff salaries have been cut by 80% — to “careless planning” since it has invested heavily in the equity market. On the other hand, the BCCI — being a registered society — has played it safe, resulting in financial security.

“We are not allowed to invest in equities,” BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told The Hindu. “Moreover, the BCCI has always parked excess funds [in instruments] with assured returns.”

According to BCCI’s 2017-18 balance sheet, its cash and bank balance, as on March 31, 2018, was ₹5,526.18 crore. Of this, ₹2,011.83 crore was in fixed deposits. Approximately ₹900 crore was kept aside in escrow accounts to deal with various arbitration proceedings.

Add to this the fact that the IPL’s media rights have skyrocketed since 2018, and it hints at the BCCI being well-placed to deal with the financial fallout of the pandemic.

Since 2018, Star India on average pays ₹3,270 crore annually for media rights. Besides, the BCCI earns approximately ₹700 crore in sponsorships (₹440 crore from title sponsor Vivo and ₹250-300 crore from associate sponsors). Even after distributing half of this revenue equally to the eight franchises, the BCCI is left with an assured annual income of almost ₹2,000 crore, just from the IPL.

The Board also receives approximately ₹60 crore from Star India for every international home game.

As a result, if the IPL — albeit a curtailed edition — is held towards the end of the year and the BCCI’s home season with 17 scheduled games proceeds unscathed, Indian cricket is unlikely to suffer financially in the immediate future.

Still, Dhumal is cautious and admits it’s too early to judge whether the BCCI is COVID-19-proof. “Obviously there will be some ramifications. We will have to wait till cricket resumes to assess the actual impact,” he said.

Minimising impact

At the moment, though, it’s unlikely that the BCCI will have to introduce pay cuts, either for its administrative staff or contracted players and coaches. However, the fact that the BCCI disburses 70% of its annual surplus among affiliates — read state associations — also means that if the Board’s revenues are affected, it will have a big impact on domestic cricketers.

“Even in the worst-case scenario, the BCCI will try and protect the staff and cricketing fraternity, and do its best to minimise the impact on our cricketers and administrative staff,” Dhumal concluded.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...alia-coronavirus-lockdown/article31433866.ece

 

[Savak]

If the BCCI finances were indeed very solid, why was it implementing cost cutting measures in the IPL before Covid 19 happened? Why was it stipulating that the selectors can no longer fly business class?

 

[Oxfordchamp]

If the BCCI finances were indeed very solid, why was it implementing cost cutting measures in the IPL before Covid 19 happened? Why was it stipulating that the selectors can no longer fly business class?

BCCI donated around $7 million dollars to COVID relief and also indicated it will double salaries of domestic players..7 million dollars is a luxury for most boards but nominal amount for BCCI..

 

[Savak]

BCCI donated around $7 million dollars to COVID relief and also indicated it will double salaries of domestic players..7 million dollars is a luxury for most boards but nominal amount for BCCI..

I am not doubting it, but why then cost cut in IPL and inside the BCCI then? Such a board should be able to afford such meager expenses unless it was fraudulently trying to short change the IPL Franchises and creating unsatisfying working conditions for the selectors

 

[Oxfordchamp]

I am not doubting it, but why then cost cut in IPL and inside the BCCI then? Such a board should be able to afford such meager expenses unless it was fraudulently trying to short change the IPL Franchises and creating unsatisfying working conditions for the selectors

its just reassigning finances from selectors and franchisees to domestic players..there are hundreds of domestic players whose earnings will be doubled and they will make more than international players of other countries..

 

[MenInG]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest body in world cricket, has come up with a plan to help countries facing losses due to the cancellation of cricket worldwide -- although the idea is contingent on games resuming.

According to BCCI officials who do not wish to be named, the board has carried out an exercise to evaluate just how much income each cricketing nation has lost during the pandemic. They added that BCCI secretary Jay Shah has promised solutions to FTP restructuring during an ICC meeting this week, which effectively means that India has vouched to play more bilateral matches against smaller teams once the pandemic ends -- a move that will help generate revenue for their cricket boards. Shah is BCCI’s representative on the ICC.

Later this year, the new Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the years 2023-2031 will be finalised; the ICC continues to be heavily dependent on the BCCI for revenue.

The Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour four countries over the next twelve months. It will play six limited-over matches in Sri Lanka, four Test matches in Australia, three limited-over matches in Zimbabwe and three T20Is in South Africa. These bilateral tours will take precedence over all else, including the T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in Australia in October, once international cricket resumes, the BCCI officials added.

“India will look to honour each of those commitments, as soon as we can,” one of them said.

Although the ICC has chosen to wait and watch before cancelling the T20 World Cup this year, the BCCI official said that the chances of the event going ahead are slim.

“Is the ICC serious when it expects eight venues to be available to them for a World Cup in October? Will all governments permit outbound travel in a sixteen-nation world event?” he asked. “Cricket Australia is thinking of holding multiple Test matches in a single venue for India’s tour in December. How will they arrange eight venues for a World Cup ?”

The T20 World Cup is not a priority for the BCCI, and neither is the Asia Cup. The Indian board is estimated to annually earn Rs 2500 crore from the IPL (Indian Premier League) and around Rs 950 crores from bilateral cricket in 2020-21. It earns Rs 380 crores ($405million for 8 years) yearly from its share of ICC revenue.

In the current eight-year FTP cycle, the ECB makes $139 million from the ICC, while each of Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa, Pakistan Cricket Board, New Zealand Cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket, Cricket West Indies and Bangladesh Cricket Board make $128 million . Zimbabwe gets $94 million.

Each of these cricket boards, including BCCI, stand to earn around Rs 60-90 crore from the T20 World Cup. BCCI makes Rs 60 crores for just one home match from its deal with broadcaster Star.

“While we know that India can’t possibly tour every other country in a short span of time, it is possible to add matches to the existing home calendar and help other member boards out by covering current losses,” the BCCI official said. “A part of the proceeds from extra matches held in India may be given to the visiting team.” When other countries host India, they usually make much more money from media and other rights than when they host other teams. “A Part of the proceeds from extra matches held in India may be given to the visiting team,” he said.

When other countries host India, they usually make much more money from media and other rights than whne they host other teams. Only India, England and New Zealand’s cricket boards aren’t making losses. Cricket Australia has already taken a $20 million hit, furloughed its staff and is currently negotiating a pay cut for players. To make up for all of that, CA wants India to play an extra Test in the December series.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has offered to co-host the IPL, to benefit from staging fees. SLC as well as Cricket West Indies are out to sell their media rights and in the current market scenario, have found no takers. “It’s a known market practice that the valuation of most media rights deal depend on a certain number of matches with India,” a cricket administrator who did not want to be identified said.

The IPL, if and when it happens, will also benefit other cricket boards. Each board receives 20% of earnings of their players -- as a release fee. In the suspended thirteenth season of the IPL, overseas players are slated to make a total of around R240 crore. That’s a cool Rs 48 crore for their boards.

The market economics may be skewed in favour of India, but BCCI no longer holds the same clout as it once did in the ICC boardroom. By helping other boards navigate this turbulent phase, BCCI will also be hoping to get some of that influence back.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...-with-india/story-VRqndyDqK1aBAy0bT21qoO.html

 

[Savak]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest body in world cricket, has come up with a plan to help countries facing losses due to the cancellation of cricket worldwide -- although the idea is contingent on games resuming.

According to BCCI officials who do not wish to be named, the board has carried out an exercise to evaluate just how much income each cricketing nation has lost during the pandemic. They added that BCCI secretary Jay Shah has promised solutions to FTP restructuring during an ICC meeting this week, which effectively means that India has vouched to play more bilateral matches against smaller teams once the pandemic ends -- a move that will help generate revenue for their cricket boards. Shah is BCCI’s representative on the ICC.

Later this year, the new Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the years 2023-2031 will be finalised; the ICC continues to be heavily dependent on the BCCI for revenue.

The Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour four countries over the next twelve months. It will play six limited-over matches in Sri Lanka, four Test matches in Australia, three limited-over matches in Zimbabwe and three T20Is in South Africa. These bilateral tours will take precedence over all else, including the T20 World Cup that is scheduled to be held in Australia in October, once international cricket resumes, the BCCI officials added.

“India will look to honour each of those commitments, as soon as we can,” one of them said.

Although the ICC has chosen to wait and watch before cancelling the T20 World Cup this year, the BCCI official said that the chances of the event going ahead are slim.

“Is the ICC serious when it expects eight venues to be available to them for a World Cup in October? Will all governments permit outbound travel in a sixteen-nation world event?” he asked. “Cricket Australia is thinking of holding multiple Test matches in a single venue for India’s tour in December. How will they arrange eight venues for a World Cup ?”

The T20 World Cup is not a priority for the BCCI, and neither is the Asia Cup. The Indian board is estimated to annually earn Rs 2500 crore from the IPL (Indian Premier League) and around Rs 950 crores from bilateral cricket in 2020-21. It earns Rs 380 crores ($405million for 8 years) yearly from its share of ICC revenue.

In the current eight-year FTP cycle, the ECB makes $139 million from the ICC, while each of Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa, Pakistan Cricket Board, New Zealand Cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket, Cricket West Indies and Bangladesh Cricket Board make $128 million . Zimbabwe gets $94 million.

Each of these cricket boards, including BCCI, stand to earn around Rs 60-90 crore from the T20 World Cup. BCCI makes Rs 60 crores for just one home match from its deal with broadcaster Star.

“While we know that India can’t possibly tour every other country in a short span of time, it is possible to add matches to the existing home calendar and help other member boards out by covering current losses,” the BCCI official said. “A part of the proceeds from extra matches held in India may be given to the visiting team.” When other countries host India, they usually make much more money from media and other rights than when they host other teams. “A Part of the proceeds from extra matches held in India may be given to the visiting team,” he said.

When other countries host India, they usually make much more money from media and other rights than whne they host other teams. Only India, England and New Zealand’s cricket boards aren’t making losses. Cricket Australia has already taken a $20 million hit, furloughed its staff and is currently negotiating a pay cut for players. To make up for all of that, CA wants India to play an extra Test in the December series.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has offered to co-host the IPL, to benefit from staging fees. SLC as well as Cricket West Indies are out to sell their media rights and in the current market scenario, have found no takers. “It’s a known market practice that the valuation of most media rights deal depend on a certain number of matches with India,” a cricket administrator who did not want to be identified said.

The IPL, if and when it happens, will also benefit other cricket boards. Each board receives 20% of earnings of their players -- as a release fee. In the suspended thirteenth season of the IPL, overseas players are slated to make a total of around R240 crore. That’s a cool Rs 48 crore for their boards.

The market economics may be skewed in favour of India, but BCCI no longer holds the same clout as it once did in the ICC boardroom. By helping other boards navigate this turbulent phase, BCCI will also be hoping to get some of that influence back.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...-with-india/story-VRqndyDqK1aBAy0bT21qoO.html

No surprises that the BCCI's concerns extended to all cricket playing countries except for Pakistan.

 

[MenInG]

Corporates all over the world have been feeling the pinch because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Sports federations are no exceptions — with live sport coming to a standstill, broadcast revenue has been severely hit.

While Cricket Australia (CA) is in financial trouble, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) — the richest cricket body in the world — is unlikely to be affected in the near future, even if it is forced to cancel the Indian Premier League’s 2020 edition.

Insiders attribute the CA’s difficulties — most staff salaries have been cut by 80 per cent pay cut — to “careless planning” since it has invested heavily in the equity market. The executives have taken a voluntary 20 per cent pay cut to ensure continuity and smooth functioning. On the other hand, the BCCI — being a registered society — has played it safe, resulting in financial security.

“We are not allowed to invest in equities,” BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told The Hindu. “Moreover, the BCCI has always parked excess funds [in instruments] with assured returns.”

According to BCCI’s 2017-18 balance sheet, its cash and bank balance, as on March 31, 2018, was ₹5,526.18 crore. Of this, ₹2,011.83 crore was in fixed deposits. Approximately ₹900 crore was kept aside in escrow accounts to deal with various arbitration proceedings.

Add to this the fact that the IPL’s media rights have skyrocketed since 2018, and it hints at the BCCI being well-placed to deal with the financial fallout of the pandemic.

Since 2018, Star India on average pays ₹3,270 crore annually for media rights. Besides, the BCCI earns approximately ₹700 crore in sponsorships (₹440 crore from title sponsor Vivo and ₹250-300 crore from associate sponsors). Even after distributing half of this revenue equally to the eight franchises, the BCCI is left with an assured annual income of almost ₹2,000 crore, just from the IPL.

The Board also receives approximately ₹60 crore from Star India for every international home game.

As a result, if the IPL — albeit a curtailed edition — is held towards the end of the year and the BCCI’s home season with 17 scheduled games proceeds unscathed, Indian cricket is unlikely to suffer financially in the immediate future.

Still, Dhumal is cautious and admits it’s too early to judge whether the BCCI is COVID-19-proof. “Obviously there will be some ramifications. We will have to wait till cricket resumes to assess the actual impact,” he said.

Minimising impact

At the moment, though, it’s unlikely that the BCCI will have to introduce pay cuts, either for its administrative staff or contracted players and coaches. However, the fact that the BCCI disburses 70% of its annual surplus among affiliates — read state associations — also means that if the Board’s revenues are affected, it will have a big impact on domestic cricketers.

“Even in the worst-case scenario, the BCCI will try and protect the staff and cricketing fraternity, and do its best to minimise the impact on our cricketers and administrative staff,” Dhumal concluded.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...alia-coronavirus-lockdown/article31433866.ece

 

[MenInG]

LAHORE: Majority of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises are reluctant to share financial details with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) due to differences over dollar rate. According to details, PSL team owners want the PCB to fix the dollar rate, for franchise fee, in the same manner as they did for title-sponsoring company.

For the fifth edition, payments were made at a rate of 138 but it was decided that a financial firm’s services will be acquired to resolve this matter in the future. KPMG International Cooperative, which has three lines of services including financial audit, tax, and advisory, was put in charge of the matter, later.

Although, despite the culmination of the two-week deadline, franchises are yet to come forward and submit their financial details. The PCB is keen on fixing the dollar rate at Rs.156 and lack of response from franchises could lead to payments being made on that rate. The remaining amount could also be deducted from the central income pool. It must be noted that fifth edition of PSL was suspended, due to novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, before the beginning of playoffs stage of the event.

https://dailytimes.com.pk/602945/psl-franchises-not-willing-to-share-monetary-details-with-pcb/

 

[cricketjoshila]

No surprises that the BCCI's concerns extended to all cricket playing countries except for Pakistan.

Pakistan can play the Asia cup.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Pakistan can play the Asia cup.

Yeah lol why not. Pakistan and the other asian teams will play International Tournament and Indian players will be busy jumping from one rope to another in a circus entertaining arrogant kids.

 

[Iqbal'sh]

Each of these cricket boards, including BCCI, stand to earn around Rs 60-90 crore from the T20 World Cup. BCCI makes Rs 60 crores for just one home match from its deal with broadcaster Star.

...The IPL, if and when it happens, will also benefit other cricket boards. Each board receives 20% of earnings of their players -- as a release fee. In the suspended thirteenth season of the IPL, overseas players are slated to make a total of around R240 crore. That’s a cool Rs 48 crore for their boards.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...-with-india/story-VRqndyDqK1aBAy0bT21qoO.html

If it’s a choice between T20WC & IPL than every board except India will go with the former.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If it’s a choice between T20WC & IPL than every board except India will go with the former.

Can't see Kohli and Rohit playing in IPL if T20 World Cup is going on side by side. I am pretty sure they unlike arrogant IPL fans will prefer representing India.

 

[Rajdeep]

If it’s a choice between T20WC & IPL than every board except India will go with the former.

Can't see Kohli and Rohit playing in IPL if T20 World Cup is going on side by side. I am pretty sure they unlike arrogant IPL fans will prefer representing India.

IPL and T20 WC will never go side by side....so players will never have to make this choice. As per reports ICC is contemplating to move the T20 WC next year to accomodate IPL in Oct.

T20 World Cup faces postponement until 2021 to avoid IPL clash as Cricket Australia furlough staff

https://inews.co.uk/sport/cricket/t...1-as-cricket-australia-furlough-staff-2540908

 

[Iqbal'sh]

IPL and T20 WC will never go side by side....so players will never have to make this choice. As per reports ICC is contemplating to move the T20 WC next year to accomodate IPL in Oct.

T20 World Cup faces postponement until 2021 to avoid IPL clash as Cricket Australia furlough staff

https://inews.co.uk/sport/cricket/t...1-as-cricket-australia-furlough-staff-2540908

Do keep up I was responding to the article from the Hindustan Times which stated that T20WC is not a priority for the BCCI. How they will help other boards by honouring their away fixtures and try to increase their home series - tempting boards by giving them a share of the proceeds. IPL is prioritised over T20WC that’s the point & BCCI will try to get others to think the same way.

 

[Rajdeep]

Do keep up I was responding to the article from the Hindustan Times which stated that T20WC is not a priority for the BCCI. How they will help other boards by honouring their away fixtures and try to increase their home series - tempting boards by giving them a share of the proceeds. IPL is prioritised over T20WC that’s the point & BCCI will try to get others to think the same way.

Its all about finances and money. All the boards & players have suffered huge loss due to this pandemic. Cricket Australia had to let go staff, such is the condition.

Bilateral series brings money to board which is absolutely crucial for survival at times like this. IPL is absolutely crucial for BCCI to make money for itself and for the players.

There is no doubt fans like us will anyday prefer an ICC tournament more compared to JAMODIs/IPLs etc. But as good as ICC tournaments are, its ICC that gets all the money and then divide among boards. Boards individually generate much more revenue from bilaterals.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Do keep up I was responding to the article from the Hindustan Times which stated that T20WC is not a priority for the BCCI. How they will help other boards by honouring their away fixtures and try to increase their home series - tempting boards by giving them a share of the proceeds. IPL is prioritised over T20WC that’s the point & BCCI will try to get others to think the same way.

You have misunderstood the article that you’re referring. As per that article, BCCI will make roughly about Rs 60-70 crores from ICC as a participation fees if the T20WC goes as planned. BCCI also makes about Rs 60 crores from hosting one Intl game. The official was mentioning more from financial perspective than anything else. Due to covid many smaller countries will face tougher financial crisis, and with possible no ICC T20WC going ahead, it will be even harder for some to cope.

BCCI is using this situation for their interest (politically) to regain their power and influence in ICC.