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[VIDEOS/PICTURES] The IPL 2020 (19th September - 10th November) Tournament Thread

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I agree. But perhaps there are some legal consequences with broadcasters and other partners in cancelling it too quickly. Perhaps ICC is just playing this to show that they "tried everything".
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I’m sure they wouldn’t have any issue in this matter, it’s beyond their control. It’s not they are deliberately cancelling the event. I think it’s more to do with IPL. As some Indian media have been circulating rumours that BCCI is sabotaging the event so they could host IPL(which Ganguly recently denied it).
 
MenInG said:
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is discussing all the possible options to hold the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), even staging the event outside the country but as their last resort.

"The board is looking at all options. If it comes to taking IPL out of India, it may happen but as the last option," a source within BCCI told ANI.

"If that's the only option then we will consider it. We have done it in the past also and we can do it again but the first preference will be to host it in India," the source added.

The 2020 edition of the IPL which was slated to commence on March 29 has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis.

It will not be the first time when the league will take place outside India as IPL 2009 was hosted by South Africa and the 2014 edition was staged in India and UAE.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday deferred a decision on 'all agenda items' until June 10. The source said that nothing has been finalised as of now and they will wait to get clarity over the T20 World Cup, to be played in Australia from October 18-November 15.

"We will wait for clarity over T20 World Cup from ICC before discussing anything further. But I can tell that as of now no decision has been taken," the source said.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...looks-at-all-options/articleshow/76191286.cms
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TOI is classic with spreading fake news. I mean what are the sources? Who is this so called BCCI official? And how exactly did TOI got hold of the official?

This type of media is root cause of spreading false information, which is fuelling the fire between BCCI v ICC.
 
If BCCI can be proactive in getting its flagship event in at all costs, what’s stopping the ICC?
 
Only a fool and a stupid can believe Indian media to be a truth publishing channel, it maybe true maybe not, nothing is official and it is just media reports

just look at India covid situation right now, how in the world would anyone from BCCI think about any time-frame of hosting Bilateral series let alone IPL, Has anyone from BCCI said anything along the lines of this so called media reports???? does anyone has any official quote or ust off the record reports

It is hilarious how ppers are jumping to a conclusion on media reports that too from India which is a hub of fake news of this generation
 
Dubai: The UAE is ready to step in as hosts of IPL 2020 if the Indian cricket board eventually decides to shift the tournament outside the country in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation. The cash-rich league may earn a window for itself if the International Cricket Council (ICC), as widely expected, postpone the T20 World Cup - scheduled in October-November in Australia.

There are precedents of the IPL being held overseas twice during it’s 12-year-old history - with the entire 2009 edition being held in South Africa while the UAE had hosted the opening leg of the 2014 tournament. It was the Parliamentary elections in India on both occasions which had prompted the change of venue.

Confirming that UAE had made the offer to BCCI, Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary of Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) told Gulf News: ‘‘We have a proven record of being hosts as a neutral venue for various bilateral and multi-nation cricket activities in the past. Our state-of-the-art venues and facilities make the Emirates a desired place for hosting all types of cricket.

ECB had, in fact, offered their venues to the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to complete the English season here as well. ‘‘We have come forward and offered our venues to both England and India. In the past, Emirates Cricket Board has successfully hosted IPL matches in UAE. We have also hosted matches involving England team on multiple occasions previously. If our offer is taken up by either of the Boards, then we will be pleased to facilitate hosting of their matches,’’ he added.

A clearer picture about the window for IPL, which has been ‘postponed indefinitely’ after the India-wide lockdown, may emerge if the ICC makes a formal announcement regarding the World T20 following their next board meeting through video conference on June 10 (Wednesday). Cricket Sri Lanka is the other country, alongwith the UAE, who had expressed their interest to stand in as hosts.

Meanwhile, a news agency report on Saturday claims that the decision-makers in BCCI are divided 3-2 in terms of selection of the venue of the money-spinning league.

A BCCI official told IANS said that while the general thought is that having the league in India will mean that the country has come out of the clutches of the pandemic, there are a few who feel that if the situation demands, the league can be taken to places outside India.

The Indian board is set to incur a loss to the tune of Rs 40 billion ($530 million) if the league eventually does not take place this year.

https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/...-in-as-hosts-of-postponed-ipl-2020-1.71903684
 
I read that dean Jones was suggesting ICC to host the tourney in New Zealand because they have handle the corona virus issue well and are in stage 1 now ideally if you can host the tourney this year than they should ahead even if it means to change the host
 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is ready to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors and is working on all possible options to stage the tournament this year, board president Sourav Ganguly has stated in his letter to all affiliated members of the body. The letter states: "The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage the IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums". The IPL was scheduled to commence from March 29 but was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is being speculated that the tournament might be played in the October-November window if the ICC decides to postpone the T20 World Cup.

In his letter, Ganguly has also stated that cricket activities all over the country have come to a standstill due to coronavirus, and added that training and competitive cricket might resume in the next two months.

"The BCCI is in the process of developing a COVID-19 Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for all State Cricket Associations. Essentially this SOP is being made with a view of providing our Members with a standard set of guidelines which will help the associations to resume cricket in their respective areas," Ganguly wrote in his letter to all affiliated members.

Talking about domestic cricket, Ganguly has said: "Moving ahead, the BCCI is in the process of planning the domestic competitions for the next cricketing season. We are working on various formats and options in our endeavour to ensure that various domestic tournaments are held, they stay competitive and participation is feasible. The BCCI will come up with more details on this front over the next couple of weeks".

The BCCI president has also said that during this lockdown period, the board has tried to release the dues of everyone involved with the board.

"The BCCI has made all efforts to release due and payable funds/grants to its various members. Associations which have made proper submissions of their accounts and fund utilisation certificate have already received their grants. The BCCI will endeavour to release due and payable funds/grants for the remaining associations as well, once all documentation formalities are completed from their end".

Indian senior men's team was last seen in action against New Zealand earlier this year. The side won the T20I series but ended up losing the ODI and Test series.

https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/bc...s-sourav-ganguly-2244307?pfrom=home-sshowcase
 
MenInG said:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is ready to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors and is working on all possible options to stage the tournament this year, board president Sourav Ganguly has stated in his letter to all affiliated members of the body. The letter states: "The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage the IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums". The IPL was scheduled to commence from March 29 but was postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is being speculated that the tournament might be played in the October-November window if the ICC decides to postpone the T20 World Cup.

In his letter, Ganguly has also stated that cricket activities all over the country have come to a standstill due to coronavirus, and added that training and competitive cricket might resume in the next two months.

"The BCCI is in the process of developing a COVID-19 Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for all State Cricket Associations. Essentially this SOP is being made with a view of providing our Members with a standard set of guidelines which will help the associations to resume cricket in their respective areas," Ganguly wrote in his letter to all affiliated members.

Talking about domestic cricket, Ganguly has said: "Moving ahead, the BCCI is in the process of planning the domestic competitions for the next cricketing season. We are working on various formats and options in our endeavour to ensure that various domestic tournaments are held, they stay competitive and participation is feasible. The BCCI will come up with more details on this front over the next couple of weeks".

The BCCI president has also said that during this lockdown period, the board has tried to release the dues of everyone involved with the board.

"The BCCI has made all efforts to release due and payable funds/grants to its various members. Associations which have made proper submissions of their accounts and fund utilisation certificate have already received their grants. The BCCI will endeavour to release due and payable funds/grants for the remaining associations as well, once all documentation formalities are completed from their end".

Indian senior men's team was last seen in action against New Zealand earlier this year. The side won the T20I series but ended up losing the ODI and Test series.

https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2020/bc...s-sourav-ganguly-2244307?pfrom=home-sshowcase
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So, basically BCCI is saying to ICC, we don’t need your Guidelines for resuming cricket, we will develop our own.
 
One of the fallouts of scheduling gone haywire because of Covid-19 is that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) are vying for the same window for their T20 tournaments.

ICC slotted World T20 from October 18 to November 15 way before the novel coronavirus stopped all sport. Forced to suspend the Indian Premier League (IPL) – said to be valued at Rs 4000 crore – BCCI wants to hold its competition around that time.


In an interview, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel said he wants ICC to act soon. Excerpts.


Q. Are you hopeful that the IPL will be staged this year? If yes, a full edition?

A. Yes, we are hopeful that we can host the IPL this year. In a best-case scenario we want the full edition, not a truncated one. It is, of course, subject to what the ICC decides on the T20 World Cup. But we are looking at September end-early October start for IPL. ICC should take a decision soon. Because if the World Cup is happening teams have to prepare for it. Players are all still in lockdown. After all, it is a World Cup that we are talking about.


Q. If you manage to stage the IPL it will have to be without crowds. Are you saying, IPL can be hosted without crowds but not the World Cup?

A. Naturally, a World Cup requires fans. It makes no sense playing a World Cup without crowd.


Q. Is hosting IPL outside India an option if you find a window?

A. Let’s see how the situation with Covid-19 develops. Our first preference is India. We also have to see what the government guidelines are at that time. There is still some time. Both UAE and Sri Lankan boards have offered to host. But we would like it to be at home.


Q. At home, is the plan to host in limited venues such as Mumbai and Pune where there can be three or four stadiums available?

A. If we are playing without crowds, the location does not matter. We would perhaps require four stadiums. But you can’t plan that at the moment. For example, today, you can’t play in Mumbai.


Q. Flying in cricketers from around the world would be a challenge. Would you be okay having this season’s IPL with just Indian cricketers?

A. I think by then (September-October), international travel would have started. Preferably, we would want international cricketers participating. But it’s not that we can’t have it with only Indian players.


Q. Are all the stakeholders keen?

A. Yes. The broadcasters are very positive. The players want to play. They have been home for two-and-a-half months. Everyone wants IPL. But an early decision from ICC is very important. Players, franchises and the board can then start preparing.


Q. In an IPL governing council meet, you spoke about the utility of virtual advertising. Such strategies will have to employed, to generate revenue…

A. Yes, we have to look at areas which can increase our revenues. The way virtual advertising works is, a match may be in progress in Mumbai where the on-field LED (light emitting diode) will show the on-venue sponsors. But the same feed being relayed in UAE, or UK, can have their own local sponsorship. They will have a clean perimeter and sight screen. That is possible. The match is the same but the ads will be different. There is no point in showing a brand relevant to Indian market in another part of the globe. It’s a waste for the brand too. Today, one has to use a lot more of technology.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/spor...d-an-option/story-ONakfd7x0bwwYVXp4zP8xK.html
 
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, including allowing sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. Speaking after a National Cabinet meeting, the prime minister said the changes would apply to events like sporting matches, concerts and festivals, though venues would only be able to seat 25 per cent of their capacity. He said the States were working towards rules for allowing the stadiums of up to 40,000 seats to host up to 10,000 people from July.

“It would have to be a large, open area. There would need to be seats at the appropriate distance. It would need to be ticketed, so people would be able to understand who was in attendance at that event,” Morrison said. He said the details of the rules for such venues were still being worked out in cooperation with chief health officers across the country.

Also read: Pakistan announce 29-member squad for three Tests and three T20Is in England

Morrison also announced further changes to the plan to reopen the economy with gatherings capped at 100 in the plan, instead to be governed by the four-square-metre rule and a pilot programme, to bring international students back to Australia.

“That means for much larger premises that will provide much larger scope. This is an issue as you know that’s caused great heartache across the community,” he said.

“I’m sure we’ll enjoy this welcome change. If they’re larger funerals, they can have more people and if they’re outdoor venues, with proper seating they can have larger gatherings,” the prime minister said.

On opening borders for overseas students, Morrison said: “We’ll be working closely on states and territories, firstly on a pilot basis, to enable, in a very controlled setting, for international students to be able to come to Australia but only on pre-approved plans for particular institutions.” “I’m not suggesting this is going to happen soon. There’s still a lot of work to do and that needs to get in place,” he said.

In his national address on Friday afternoon, Morrison also criticised people attending mass rallies and protests in the wake of a weekend of Black Lives Matter protests last weekend.

“It puts not only your own health at risk, but it puts other people’s lives at risk,” he said, adding that attending rallies puts the “livelihoods of other Australians at risk, people’s businesses, it was the progress we have been able to make at risk”.

‘Black Lives Matter’ protests were held in several parts of Australia including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane raising concerns over health risks involved due to COVID-19.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...s-to-resume/story-s6pye1iOKhap7lfLEq39CK.html
 
MenInG said:
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, including allowing sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. Speaking after a National Cabinet meeting, the prime minister said the changes would apply to events like sporting matches, concerts and festivals, though venues would only be able to seat 25 per cent of their capacity. He said the States were working towards rules for allowing the stadiums of up to 40,000 seats to host up to 10,000 people from July.

“It would have to be a large, open area. There would need to be seats at the appropriate distance. It would need to be ticketed, so people would be able to understand who was in attendance at that event,” Morrison said. He said the details of the rules for such venues were still being worked out in cooperation with chief health officers across the country.

Also read: Pakistan announce 29-member squad for three Tests and three T20Is in England

Morrison also announced further changes to the plan to reopen the economy with gatherings capped at 100 in the plan, instead to be governed by the four-square-metre rule and a pilot programme, to bring international students back to Australia.

“That means for much larger premises that will provide much larger scope. This is an issue as you know that’s caused great heartache across the community,” he said.

“I’m sure we’ll enjoy this welcome change. If they’re larger funerals, they can have more people and if they’re outdoor venues, with proper seating they can have larger gatherings,” the prime minister said.

On opening borders for overseas students, Morrison said: “We’ll be working closely on states and territories, firstly on a pilot basis, to enable, in a very controlled setting, for international students to be able to come to Australia but only on pre-approved plans for particular institutions.” “I’m not suggesting this is going to happen soon. There’s still a lot of work to do and that needs to get in place,” he said.

In his national address on Friday afternoon, Morrison also criticised people attending mass rallies and protests in the wake of a weekend of Black Lives Matter protests last weekend.

“It puts not only your own health at risk, but it puts other people’s lives at risk,” he said, adding that attending rallies puts the “livelihoods of other Australians at risk, people’s businesses, it was the progress we have been able to make at risk”.

‘Black Lives Matter’ protests were held in several parts of Australia including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane raising concerns over health risks involved due to COVID-19.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...s-to-resume/story-s6pye1iOKhap7lfLEq39CK.html
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Great news for World cricket.
 
MenInG said:
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions, including allowing sports stadiums capable of seating 40,000 people to host crowds of up to 10,000 from next month. Speaking after a National Cabinet meeting, the prime minister said the changes would apply to events like sporting matches, concerts and festivals, though venues would only be able to seat 25 per cent of their capacity. He said the States were working towards rules for allowing the stadiums of up to 40,000 seats to host up to 10,000 people from July.

“It would have to be a large, open area. There would need to be seats at the appropriate distance. It would need to be ticketed, so people would be able to understand who was in attendance at that event,” Morrison said. He said the details of the rules for such venues were still being worked out in cooperation with chief health officers across the country.

Also read: Pakistan announce 29-member squad for three Tests and three T20Is in England

Morrison also announced further changes to the plan to reopen the economy with gatherings capped at 100 in the plan, instead to be governed by the four-square-metre rule and a pilot programme, to bring international students back to Australia.

“That means for much larger premises that will provide much larger scope. This is an issue as you know that’s caused great heartache across the community,” he said.

“I’m sure we’ll enjoy this welcome change. If they’re larger funerals, they can have more people and if they’re outdoor venues, with proper seating they can have larger gatherings,” the prime minister said.

On opening borders for overseas students, Morrison said: “We’ll be working closely on states and territories, firstly on a pilot basis, to enable, in a very controlled setting, for international students to be able to come to Australia but only on pre-approved plans for particular institutions.” “I’m not suggesting this is going to happen soon. There’s still a lot of work to do and that needs to get in place,” he said.

In his national address on Friday afternoon, Morrison also criticised people attending mass rallies and protests in the wake of a weekend of Black Lives Matter protests last weekend.

“It puts not only your own health at risk, but it puts other people’s lives at risk,” he said, adding that attending rallies puts the “livelihoods of other Australians at risk, people’s businesses, it was the progress we have been able to make at risk”.

‘Black Lives Matter’ protests were held in several parts of Australia including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane raising concerns over health risks involved due to COVID-19.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...s-to-resume/story-s6pye1iOKhap7lfLEq39CK.html
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LOL take that L CA and BCCI.

CA going to be forced to hold the WT20 and BCCI can't do anything.

Embarrassing some of the comments that came from Australia's star players. More loyal to the mighty rupee than the baggy green [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]
 
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Hope that the World T20 can happen. I'm still concerned about the safety of players. But the cases in Australia seem to be decreasing and things do seem to be getting better and we are in June. So hopefully things do keep on getting better.
 
Aman said:
LOL take that L CA and BCCI.

CA going to be forced to hold the WT20 and BCCI can't do anything.

Embarrassing some of the comments that came from Australia's star players. More loyal to the mighty rupee than the baggy green [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]
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Yeah bro. All real cricket fans are happy to hear this news. :inti
 
Aman said:
LOL take that L CA and BCCI.

CA going to be forced to hold the WT20 and BCCI can't do anything.

Embarrassing some of the comments that came from Australia's star players. More loyal to the mighty rupee than the baggy green [MENTION=132373]Convict[/MENTION]
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2018+ Aussies in general are loyal to the rupee. Baggy Green seems to be an embarassing part of their history to them.
 
Rana said:
2018+ Aussies in general are loyal to the rupee. Baggy Green seems to be an embarassing part of their history to them.
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Well in recent history at least. The proven and convicted cheats with a sandpaper fetish - Steve Smith, Warner and Bancroft immediately spring to mind.
 
The WT20 is looking more and more likely. Australia are pretty much done with Covid and the tournament is still 4 months away. They should allow local crowds only though. International travel to view the matches will put Australia at risk of a second outbreak.
 
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels realistic chances of conducting a shortened Indian Premier League this year is in Sri Lanka from early September as Australia might end up hosting the World T20 in October after having successfully flattened the COVID-19 curve.

The former India captain feels that once the Australia government has now formally announced that 25 per cent crowd can turn up for sporting events, a World T20 in October looks more imminent than IPL.

“After the announcement by the Australian government, there seems to be a possibility of conducting a World T20 in October. Maybe the teams will have to reach three weeks earlier, have seven days of practice games and also 14-day quarantine,” Gavaskar told Aaj Tak.

“If ICC believes that World T20 can happen, then having IPL looks difficult because it could only be held if World T20 is postponed but after the announcement (by Australia PM Scott Morrison), IPL in October looks difficult,” he said.

However a curtailed IPL in September, may be in Sri Lanka, is a more practical solution, the legendary opener said.

“September you can’t have IPL in India due to monsoon. But may be in Sri Lanka from early September with teams playing each other once instead of double header. May be you can think of that,” Gavaskar said.

Cricket post-COVID

He believes that playing cricket in a post COVID-19 world will be a different experience, especially if there aren’t any fans in the stadium.

“Fans lift your game. The atmosphere is very different when they are present. Obviously players will lose out on that. Also they will be wary of a team huddle, also may be a fist bump after a good shot,” he added.

He is sympathetic towards all those new players who were gearing up to showcase their talent in IPL.

“Dejection will be there. Youth are energetic lot and there is no outlet to spend that energy. How much exercise you do or spend time at the gymnasium, you want to play your sport - be it cricket, tennis or badminton,” he said.

“How to deal with it (frustration), I don’t have any answers. May be think about your game, watch videos, correct mistakes,” said the man with 34 Test hundreds.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...0-happening-t20-world-cup/article31821583.ece
 
Monsoon season in India is also Monsoon season in Sri Lanka lol. Do what NBA is doing, play IPL in just 1 city behind closed doors with no fans and no foreign players in Dharmshala.
 
aloo paratha said:
The WT20 is looking more and more likely. Australia are pretty much done with Covid and the tournament is still 4 months away. They should allow local crowds only though. International travel to view the matches will put Australia at risk of a second outbreak.
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We already have full crowds back for sporting events, Aus will probably have them back by October.
 
Aman said:
We already have full crowds back for sporting events, Aus will probably have them back by October.
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I mean that people from all over the world shouldn't be allowed into Australia to watch the event, it's too risky. Those living in Australia should only be allowed to attend. International travel may cause a 2nd outbreak.
 
aloo paratha said:
I mean that people from all over the world shouldn't be allowed into Australia to watch the event, it's too risky. Those living in Australia should only be allowed to attend. International travel may cause a 2nd outbreak.
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In places like Australia and New Zealand, it May cause the first wave which they have managed to suppress
 
'IPL can't be a truncated one'

Further, not just the BCCI but all stakeholders in Indian cricket are absolutely clear that should the final word on the postponement of this year's T20 World Cup come out anytime soon, no other tournament/series will be looked at if it potentially starts eating into the Indian Premier League (IPL) window.

"Let's be clear about that first. There won't be a truncated IPL just to host an Asia Cup. Those thinking on such lines are clearly not speaking in India's interests and the BCCI will not be party to it," sources added.

The broadcast industry will come into play here and industry executives are in no doubt that when it comes to numbers, nothing's a match for the IPL. "Even the World Cup in England was a loss-making event for the broadcaster and we're talking about an Asia Cup here. The IPL is a different beast altogether. Who're these people who refuse to understand the numbers? It's in Indian cricket's best interests to host the IPL. What are we going to cater to? India's interests or PCB's interests?" say those who track the industry.
Asia Cup was warm-up for T20 World Cup

Asia Cup, for the record, was scheduled to be played in the T20 format ahead of the T20 World Cup, thereby acting as a 'warm-up' for the ICC tournament. "If the World Cup is getting postponed, then why not Asia Cup?" say those in the know.
South Africa tour a no-go too

Even the talk of India heading to South Africa in the coming months is mere speculation with no truth to it, as far as BCCI is concerned, say those in the know. "BCCI can't start denying things that aren't true in the first place. Somebody starts a rumour and what does the BCCI have to do with it? Start denying rumours," sources added.

"Yes, India and South Africa were in talks to host a series there (in SA). These talks were first initiated when Graeme Smith took charge at Cricket South Africa (CSA) and came to India in February. But that was then. Covid changes everything," say sources.

The BCCI had to issue a press release to underline that India's reported tours to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe were being cancelled. "If these South Africa rumours aren't put to rest, there'll be another statement, simple," sources add.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...on-to-asia-cup-talks/articleshow/76377999.cms
 
NEW DELHI: In March this year, when Lockie Ferguson climbed up the empty stands at the Sydney Cricket Ground to retrieve the ball, it made instant headlines in the times of a pandemic. The coronavirus had forced the first ODI between Australia and New Zealand to be played behind closed doors, and the next two matches were called off. In just over a fortnight from that day, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was scheduled to begin on March 29; but the coronavirus forced India into a lockdown and world sports came to a halt.

Since then, the fate of the IPL has hung in the balance, with talks of late reaching a possibility where the league might go ahead behind closed doors. However, a lot also hinges on what the ICC decides about the men's T20 World Cup in Australia this October-November. If the ICC decides to postpone that, it will give the BCCI a window to host the league, provided the board gets the government's clearance to do that.

Even without fans, live cricket will give sports-starved India and the rest of the world something to look forward to, even if it would mean a "marriage without guests", as Irfan Pathan chose to put it.

"Barati ke bina shaadi adhuri lagti hai (a marriage is incomplete without guests), so we will have the same feeling (IPL without fans) as well," the former India all-rounder said, talking to Timesofindia.com.

"But barati ke bina bhi shaadi hoti hai. Kai log court mein jaake bhi shaadi karte hain, eventually shaadi hona hai (but marriages do happen without guests, some opt for court marriage, but eventually marriages happen)," he added on a lighter note.

Irfan, who began his stint as a commentator some time back, knows what it feels like to play in front of a packed, electric crowd -- especially in grounds in India.

The swing-bowling all-rounder has played for multiple IPL teams during his career, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiants and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Irfan admitted that sport without spectators is incomplete, but he would accept that, if it brings back live cricket.

"In terms of the whole atmosphere, you cannot have the same atmosphere and the same excitement that you get when the crowd is shouting at batsmen to hit fours and sixes," the 35-year-old said.

"But looking at the situation, the pandemic, people will still prefer to watch some live cricket. How much old cricket are you going to watch? You always want live cricket because there is excitement, you don't know what's going to happen."

On that note, Irfan agreed with India and Royal Challengers captain Virat Kohli that the "magic" will be missing from the on-field action in front of empty stands.

Talking about the possibility of IPL behind closed doors, Kohli had said: "Things will still go on, but I doubt that one will feel that magic happening inside because of the atmosphere that was created. We will play sports how it is supposed to be played, but those magical moments will be difficult to come by."

Irfan said he couldn't agree more with Kohli.

"100%, there is no doubt about it. The magic will be missing and I believe without crowds, you won't have the same kind of feeling," said Pathan, who holds the world record for a hat-trick in the first over of a Test match.

Pathan achieved that exclusive feat in the third Test of India's tour of Pakistan in 2006. He played 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20Is for India.

The former all-rounder, who was part of MS Dhoni's 2007 World T20-winning Indian team, went on to add that players are used to playing in front of empty stands in domestic cricket, so it won't affect their performance as such in the IPL.

"In County cricket, there is a lot of crowd. I used to play for Middlesex and a lot of people used to come and watch a County game. But when you look at any other domestic cricket in the world, even in India in some parts, hardly any crowd comes. So players are used to playing without crowds," the Baroda man said.

The former left-arm pacer concluded that fans sitting at home would love to watch one of the world's best cricket leagues, even if the organisers had to shorten the duration of the season.

"It is one of the best leagues in the world, not only in cricket but in terms of other sports as well. People look forward to it everywhere. It will be a treat for the people and something to look forward to every day, even if it is a shorter tournament."

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com...happens-irfan-pathan/articleshow/76381744.cms
 
"Let's be clear about that first. There won't be a truncated IPL just to host an Asia Cup. Those thinking on such lines are clearly not speaking in India's interests and the BCCI will not be party to it," sources added.

This is so BJPish lol. :inti
 
If World T20 is postponed by Australia - the pretty sure IPL will happen in Oct-Nov. International travel to Australia is banned till Sep & rising COVID cases in subcontinent, UK & South Africa will mean strict quarantine requirements which might be logistics nightmare for hosting so many teams

Asia Cup can be held in Sep just like it was in 2018 - Sri Lanka will be perfect host or may be UAE ( if they allow ) . I guess that is a win-win for everyone.
 
Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings on Tuesday told reporters that it would be ‘unrealistic’ to hold the T20I World Cup this year due to the ongoing global pandemic. The officials have previously stated that they are figuring out a way to hold the tournament on the scheduled dates. But with the travel restrictions in place due to virus-related concerns, Eddings believes that it would be difficult for the tournament to take place.

Speaking to reporters, Eddings said: “While it hasn’t been formally called off this year, or postponed, trying to get 16 countries into Australia in the current world, where most countries are still going through COVID spiking, I think it’s unrealistic, or it’s going to be very, very difficult.”

“The ICC are having meetings as we speak, it’s a bit of a movable feast at the moment,” he further added.

The tournament is originally scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15.

T20 World Cup chief Nick Hockley, who took over the role of interim Cricket Australia chief, further added that he believes the ICC to make a final decision by next month. “We’ve got a fantastic local organising committee who are busy preparing for every eventuality and the decision that will come,” he said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...p-this-year/story-xQr8N7PUGLpWU8Uu7IjRCM.html
 
With Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Earl Eddings stating that hosting the T20 World Cup at the end of the year looks ‘unrealistic amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has also put the three-match T20I series between India and Australia scheduled to be played on October 11, 14 and 17 under the scanner. With an eye on the IPL, the BCCI is optimistic that a rescheduling of the T20 series won’t be an issue.

Speaking to IANS, a BCCI official said on Tuesday that if the T20 World Cup is indeed scrapped, the board will surely look to use that window to host the Indian Premier League and the three-match series against Australia can be planned in a way that it comes either prior to the Test series against the Aussies or after the ODIs.

“If the T20 World Cup is scrapped, as it increasingly looks as if it will, then travelling to Australia in October would not be practical and we can visit them post the IPL, if the IPL season indeed happens during that period.

“If the IPL was not to take place then it would impact the FTP as far as India is concerned as the BCCI will have to ensure revenues to ensure that the domestic players earn money this year. This is only the scenario pertaining to India. The other boards also have their issues. The indecision at the ICC is costing the ICC members at the moment,” he pointed.

Interestingly, while the ICC has time and again spoken about planning to hold the showpiece event as per schedule, CA Chairman Eddings once again on Tuesday pointed that the tournament looks highly unlikely to take place in the current scenario.

“While it hasn’t been formally called off this year, or postponed, trying to get sixteen countries into Australia in the current world, where most countries are still going through COVID spiking, I think it is unrealistic, or it’s going to be very, very difficult,” said Eddings on Tuesday in a virtual press conference. “The ICC are having meetings as we speak, it’s a bit of a movable feast at the moment.”

As for the BCCI, they have made it clear that they will look to host the IPL if the T20 World Cup gets postponed. In fact, the only series they have confirmed that they are looking to play is the four-match Test series against Australia that gets underway on December 3 at The Gabba in Brisbane and the ODIs that follow.

Considering the quarantine rules in place at present due to the coronavirus pandemic, it would only make sense to have India fly into Australia once, play the Tests, ODIs and T20Is and then return rather than making multiple visits. In fact, the BCCI has also said that all decisions with regards to the movement of players will be taken in consultation with the government.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...ng-if-t20-wc-is-scrapped-bcci-official-933615
 
Earl Eddings knows nothing compared to the collective genius of people here on PakPassion. They will tell him how Australia is perfect for holding T20 WC now. Over to you [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION].
 
Vastunna said:
Earl Eddings knows nothing compared to the collective genius of people here on PakPassion. They will tell him how Australia is perfect for holding T20 WC now. Over to you [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION].
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It was always going to be unrealistic to host so many teams for an event for 30 days without not having any proper vaccine. Earl Eddings is just stating the obvious. Those who felt that Australia or any other nation could host WT20 is just delusional.
 
Vastunna said:
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Australia open up with a capacity of 10,000 allowed into stadiums right now.

India record 2000 deaths today

Whilst at this moment, India is safe to host the IPL in October but Australia is unsafe to host the T20wc

Don’t pass over ** to me.
 
Rana said:
Australia open up with a capacity of 10,000 allowed into stadiums right now.

India record 2000 deaths today

Whilst at this moment, India is safe to host the IPL in October but Australia is unsafe to host the T20wc

Don’t pass over ** to me.
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I have not come across anyone on this forum posting that unless if you’re referring to ‘so called sources’ on TOI. Trust me IPL is even more unlikely to take place as covid cases are rising in India. Cricket needs to be put aside for rest of the year.
 
If the number of cases in Australia remains low theres no reason the tournament cannot take place. Will be more expensive, but given the TV rights at play and how desperate fans are for any cricket to watch, it'd still turn a decent profit you'd think.

Have all teams in the country a month before the event, let them train amongst their own squads and test regularly. The Bundesliga and Premiership are or already have restarted without any major problems, and thats in nations where the pandemic was significantly more widespread.

Biggest barrier would be wthether the Australian authorities want to let circa 4 or 5 hundred people when yu take players, staff, officials, support staff unto account to enter the country, but if isolated properly there's no reason it cant work.

And as mentioned earlier, if anything the IPL is way way less likely than the WT20 considering the situations of the countries involved.

50/50 for the WC imo, I don't think many boards can afford a rights cycle minus a wt20.
 
Cricket Australia is already going out of their way to please their BCCI masters by trying to tell the ICC that it will be impossible for them to host the T20 WC this year and that the IPL should be held instead
 
Rana said:
Australia open up with a capacity of 10,000 allowed into stadiums right now.

India record 2000 deaths today

Whilst at this moment, India is safe to host the IPL in October but Australia is unsafe to host the T20wc

Don’t pass over ** to me.
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Who told you IPL will happen in India ??
 
Shortened or full-scale? At home or abroad? The questions are many for IPL franchises, who are desperate for a decisive statement from the BCCI on the fate of the league -- which they believe will get unprecedented TV viewership if it happens.

With Cricket Australia stressing on the “unrealistic” challenge of hosting the 16-team T20 World Cup in October-November, the likelihood of having the IPL has increased significantly in a year thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Considering the current situation, there are too many complications in hosting the T20 World Cup with 16 teams. Organising the IPL won’t be easy too. It has to be at a place which has adequate infrastructure, both on and off the field,” Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia told PTI.

The ICC recently pushed its final decision on the T20 World Cup to next month but the BCCI has already zeroed in on the September-October window for the tournament.

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore, during a media event last week, spoke of his opposition to any “tinkering’ with the format of the league but not all IPL stakeholders agree.

Curtailed IPL

Considering the situation around the pandemic, they are fine with a curtailed edition. The BCCI, on its part, has only asserted its intent to conduct the event so far but specifics are still not known.

“I am sure BCCI is putting all its efforts towards a full IPL but we have no issues even with a curtailed one. We have to be aware of the situation we are in and optimise ourselves,” Wadia said.

“IPL has also been a very forward looking and flexible tournament and that has to be maintained during the COVID situation. Going back to 2009, within one month we switched from India to South Africa,” he added.

With COVID-19 cases rising in India, staging the IPL overseas is very much an option. The UAE, which partially hosted the tournament in 2014, and Sri Lanka, having already shown interest in hosting the event.

New Zealand, among the least affected countries from coronavirus, is also an option though the huge time difference goes against it.

Wadia said location and duration of the tournament can be easily decided mutually by all stakeholders.

“We would need adequate number of hotels in that place, so that we are able to quarantine players if needed. Whether in India or abroad, there has to be enough infrastructure,” he explained.

A top official of another leading IPL team, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, would not like to see a shortened tournament and wants the BCCI to announce the dates at the earliest so that it gives enough time to the potential team sponsors.

“I don’t understand what the BCCI is waiting for. They should have announced the dates by now. Whether August-September or September-October (if the World Cup doesn’t happen).

“Talk to the UAE board and go ahead. They can even consider Bahrain and Muscat and expand the league’s presence further.

“ICC delaying the decision has left it in a dilemma and also the BCCI,” the official said.

One thing is certain that the tournament, if it happens, will be played behind closed doors.

With the world going through the financial crisis caused by the pandemic, there are doubts if teams can continue to attract sponsors like they have been able to over the past decade.

Though teams’ major source of revenue comes from BCCI’s central pool, another contributor is their individual sponsorship.

Viewership and sponsors

Wadia is expecting an increase in viewership and that is why he feels attracting sponsors would not be an issue.

“If it is a shorter tournament then automatically it would depend on the number of games. If there are the usual 14 league games, you are getting an X value from a sponsor, it will change if there are lesser number of games,” he explained.

“Having said that, a lot of sponsors might be happy to see the IPL happening even if it is shorter. It gives them a lot of publicity.

"In my humble opinion, the IPL might happen with a larger audience base purely based on the assessment that world has been through so much and the world needs that outlet,” he added.

Wadia did not see sponsors shying away from the curtailed IPL.

"...I don’t see any difficulty in attracting sponsors. Today there are too many variables but tomorrow if the IPL dates are announced, I don’t see why sponsors won’t come forward, given the viewership might increase,” said Wadia.

However, a source close to Chennai Super Kings said the COVID-19 impact on sponsorship can only be gauged closer to the tournament.

“It will have an impact surely, how much? I am not too sure. In one way, TV will be a great advertisement for sponsors. Basically, it is a question of money available with them at that time. It is not the usual scenario,” he opined.

“Sponsors will come to the teams only after the IPL dates are announced,” said the CSK source.

Another team official said the “IPL brand” has an opportunity to become even bigger.

“Individual sponsorship is hardly the main part of our revenues, the main revenue comes from the the BCCI’s central pool.

“Keeping that issue aside, this is the best opportunity for brand IPL. You have an IPL in September-October, then the auction in December-January and then IPL again in April-May. Eight months you will be talking IPL,” he said.

“The BCCI is not seeing that. India is not going to be safe before November, better to take the call now and do it elsewhere,” the official added.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...franchise-owners-covid-19/article31843582.ece
 
Why not have 1 group play in Australia and 1 play in NZ? That way you won't have 12 countries travelling into 1 zone which could cause a new wave.

1 semi final in NZ and 1 in Australia.

This seems better than not having the tournament at all or putting over 200 people from all around the world in 1 area.
 
Hasan123 said:
Why not have 1 group play in Australia and 1 play in NZ? That way you won't have 12 countries travelling into 1 zone which could cause a new wave.

1 semi final in NZ and 1 in Australia.

This seems better than not having the tournament at all or putting over 200 people from all around the world in 1 area.
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Looks quite possible that a trans-tasman bubble will be present by then so it wouldn't make much difference.
 
Although you'd have thought if it did go ahead the first thing to go would be the first group stage which would cut a week, a venue and 4 teams off the tournament. Sri Lanka, Ireland, Bangaldesh and the Netherlands would auto-qualify although it'd be a shame for PNG, Scotland, Namibia and Oman.
 
HitWicket said:
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Okay.

I think if the ICC were sensible and went with my suggestion, just to ensure the safety that players from other countries quarantined for a period just to ensure safety. But would dependent on other countries covid19 cases.
 
Donal Cozzie said:
If the number of cases in Australia remains low theres no reason the tournament cannot take place. Will be more expensive, but given the TV rights at play and how desperate fans are for any cricket to watch, it'd still turn a decent profit you'd think.

Have all teams in the country a month before the event, let them train amongst their own squads and test regularly. The Bundesliga and Premiership are or already have restarted without any major problems, and thats in nations where the pandemic was significantly more widespread.

Biggest barrier would be wthether the Australian authorities want to let circa 4 or 5 hundred people when yu take players, staff, officials, support staff unto account to enter the country, but if isolated properly there's no reason it cant work.

And as mentioned earlier, if anything the IPL is way way less likely than the WT20 considering the situations of the countries involved.

50/50 for the WC imo, I don't think many boards can afford a rights cycle minus a wt20.
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You have to set up some sort of internment camps for the players and staffs. You can't put them in hotels. Each team brings lets say 20 people, you are expecting 200 people to be stuck in the room all day, can't train, can't practice, just stay in the damn room. You have to set up some sort of a camp, make players stay and train there. India, Pak and Bang covid numbers are spiking high, not the best time to open up the country.
 
With numbers going up in India, IPL shouldn't be played either. At worst case, play with empty stands. IPL and T20 WC should be post poned.
 
BCCI should find a new sponsor for IPL. Can't see patriotic Indian fans watching IPL with Vivo as their main sponsor. :inti
 
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said he does not see the T20 World Cup taking place later this year in Australia, saying the cricketing world can’t take a risk in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mani’s comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems “unrealistic” as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

“We have had a lot of discussions and the feeling is it (T20 World Cup) would not be possible this year. ICC has World Cups lined up in 2021 and 2023, so we have a gap year where we can adjust this event,” Mani told reporters.

“God forbid if some player(s) falls ill or mishap occurs during the tournament, it will have a big impact and create panic in the cricket world and we can’t take that risk,” Mani, who also heads the ICC’s Finance and Commercial Rights Committee, said.

He said the biggest hurdle in the way of holding the T20 World Cup in Australia this year was that the government there was very cautious about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mani said even if the event is held, it will be in a bio-bubble environment, including empty stadiums.

“Having a bio-bubble environment is feasible for say a bilateral series like Pakistan in England, but it is very difficult when 16 teams are involved,” the PCB chief added.

The fate of the event, scheduled to be held in October and November, is shrouded in uncertainty as several countries continue to have in place, strict travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected over 8.3 million people across the globe.

“I would say it is unlikely...trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through COVID spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult,” CA chairman Eddings said on Tuesday.

Families cannot accompany players, officials during tour of England: PCB

Last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC), after a board meeting, said a decision regarding the tournament will be made next month.

The world body stated that it wants to continue exploring contingency plans for some more time as a call of this magnitude needs to be taken after every possible deliberation.

There is speculation that the event is headed for a postponement and the window will be utilised by the IPL, which is currently suspended.

Mani said another ICC conference call is scheduled in a week and discussions are ongoing about the future of the T20 World Cup.

“The thing is the ICC and member boards are stakeholders and then there are the broadcasters as key stakeholders as well. They are looking at their position and what is best for them.

“We are also taking into consideration views of associate member countries who get shares from the event. I expect a final decision in three to four weeks time.”

https://www.outlookindia.com/newssc...ovement-in-pakistan-cricket-says-mani/1869234
 
Ehsan Mani: T20 World Cup not 'feasible' in 2020

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani believes it is not "feasible" to host the men's T20 World Cup in Australia in 2020, and that the tournament is likely to be "deferred" by a year. A final decision on the matter is likely in the next "three-four" weeks.

Mani becomes the second senior member sitting on the ICC Board in as many days this week to say that the T20 World Cup, scheduled between October 18 and November 16 in Australia, is unlikely to go ahead this year because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. On Tuesday Earl Eddings, Cricket Australia chairman, said that it would be "unrealistic" and "very, very difficult" to expect the event to go ahead as planned, considering the number of infections were still "spiking" in some of the 16 participating countries.

"The biggest challenge in Australia - although Australia and New Zealand they have controlled Covid-19 - their governments are very cautious," Mani said at a virtual media briefing on Wednesday. "If it is played this year they will likely insist it happens in a bio-bubble. Like with the Pakistan team in England, teams come, stay in a hotel, with no crowds. This is okay for one or two teams but when 12-16 teams play in a T20 tournament, it becomes an impossible thing. I don't think it is feasible today that there is any ICC event in 2020."

Apart from the ICC Board, Mani and Eddings also sit on the global cricket body's second-most influential wing, the Finance & Commercial Affairs committee. Mani is the F&CA president while Eddings is one of six members on the panel, which also has ICC chairman Shashank Manohar and chief executive Manu Sawhney as ex-officio members.

The F&CA committee decides and allocates budgets for each of the world events for both men's and women's cricket and also looks after the distribution of money that members get annually from world events,. That has been one of the main concerns for the ICC and has contributed to the body continuing to delay officially postponing the men's T20 World Cup this year.

With members needing clarity on the event in order to work on their own calendars, the ICC Board has already met virtually a few times over the last two months to discuss contingency planning for key world events which also includes the women's ODI World Cup, scheduled in New Zealand for February-March next year. The Board met last week and is scheduled to do so again on June 25.

The ICC is keen to utlise 2022 - in which no ICC event is currently scheduled - within the current events cycle that stretches until the 2023 men's ODI World Cup. India is scheduled to host that event as well as the 2021 men's Twenty20 World Cup.

However, CA is keen to host the 2021 edition of the event, something Eddings noted in his communication to the F&CA, contents of which were reported in the Times of India. Eddings said that it would be "detrimental to cricket" in case Australia failed to host the T20 World Cup in October-November 2021. He also suggested India would be fit to host the event during the same period in 2022, since it was likely the country would have fully recovered from the pandemic by then.

The BCCI is yet to make any public comment on the matter, although it is understood the Indian board is concerned about hosting two back-to-back world events in the space of six months if it were to host the men's T20 World Cup in October-November 2022, followed by the ODI World Cup, in February-March, 2023.

"In my opinion I think [this year's event] will probably be deferred for a year," Mani said. "The ICC has time because ICC events were supposed to happen in 2020, 2021 and 2023. The gap in the middle can be filled and this will be deferred. That is where the talk is headed towards. What event will happen first and where, those talks are happening.

"It is a big risk that God forbid, in the middle of a big tournament, if a player gets an infection, the panic from that will be too much so we can't take that risk."


A number of stakeholders, Mani said, need to be on board, which is why a decision hasn't been taken in haste. "Cricket boards are one stakeholder," he said. "Another stakeholder is the broadcaster - Star is the broadcaster, they will see their position, what is better for them. Other than Full Members, associates also get money from ICC events so discussions are on with as to what their priorities are.

"But you'll see that in the next three-four weeks a decision will be taken on this. There is a conference call next week. We've had four-five con calls on this in the last month. Obviously a decision will have to be made about where the first event will be. Right now it was to be Australia, then India and then a gap of one year and then India for the World Cup. Now we have to see whether it will be Australia first, or India, to see who will host in 2022."


https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29322908/t20-world-cup-not-feasible-2020
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Now even ICC thinks WT 20 won’t be happening this year. Sensible decision to not host event with lot of risk involved. Now BCCI should call off IPL too.
 
Realromeo said:
You have to set up some sort of internment camps for the players and staffs. You can't put them in hotels. Each team brings lets say 20 people, you are expecting 200 people to be stuck in the room all day, can't train, can't practice, just stay in the damn room. You have to set up some sort of a camp, make players stay and train there. India, Pak and Bang covid numbers are spiking high, not the best time to open up the country.
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Yes but thats whats going to be necessary. I'm not saying they should do it, but it is possible. ECB have set up bio secure facilities in some grounds so teams can stay and train in the one location. Its how touring sides there are getting training and practice in. If they can do it, it shows its possible.

Of course establishing 16 of these requires is the issue but, if they want to do it, I think it can be done.
 
I don't see why the WT20 can't happen this year. Only 23 new cases in Australia today, they'll definitely be COVID free in 4 months time. If they don't want to risk a 2nd wave of COVID, they can only allow local crowds. Teams can quarantine in their respective countries before taking private planes to Australia, where they don't have to worry since Australia will be free of the virus.

Where there's a will, there's a way, but for some reason boards look hell bent on postponing the tourney.
 
aloo paratha said:
I don't see why the WT20 can't happen this year. Only 23 new cases in Australia today, they'll definitely be COVID free in 4 months time. If they don't want to risk a 2nd wave of COVID, they can only allow local crowds. Teams can quarantine in their respective countries before taking private planes to Australia, where they don't have to worry since Australia will be free of the virus.

Where there's a will, there's a way, but for some reason boards look hell bent on postponing the tourney.
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It is not the Australia that is the issue. It is the visiting team with 150+ to 200 odd people are so that are travelling through different flights, airports and so on.
 
Malaysia will bid to host a major tournament during the 2023-31 cycle of International Cricket Council (ICC) events, as the Southeast Asian country eyes staging a T20 World Cup to establish itself as a hub for cricket’s shortest format.

No Associates nation – teams outside the 12 Full Members – has been the designated host of a World Cup but momentum is building within the ICC to spread cricket’s flagship events beyond its heartland.

During the current cycle, the six global men’s events are being staged in the so-called ‘big three’ of Australia, England or India – the sport’s biggest markets.

The U.S. and the West Indies are set to bid to co-host a T20 World Cup in either 2026 or 2030 and, according to sources, appear the favorites to nab one of those tournaments. There has long been a push by cricket administrators for a World Cup to be played in the lucrative market of the U.S. in an effort to grow the game there.

That would seemingly make Malaysia’s prospects tougher although it has experience in hosting big cricket events, including the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.

Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president Mahinda Vallipuram confirmed it had submitted an expression of interest to the ICC to host a major event with the formal bidding process expected to start soon. The ICC was expected to announce the hosts for the 2023-31 cycle by the end of the year but it could be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vallipuram believed the time was right for an Associates nation to host a leading cricket event. “Where world cricket is today, the fan base is increasing all the time,” he told me. “It’s a natural step to consider taking the sport to the Associates to further grow the game.

“It’s about impacting the game beyond 2031. The quality of the game has improved and will further do so by promoting it beyond the traditional countries.”

Vallipuram said Malaysia had yet to pinpoint an exact tournament with all events being considered but hoped to host “as early as possible”. “I think it is crucial that Malaysian cricket goes ahead and puts a bid,” he said. “Let’s be realistic, I don’t think it’s in our control. Malaysia is ready to put a bid and be considered in the cycle.

“I think the country and region will benefit from this exposure.”

Vallipuram believed Malaysia could solely host a T20 World Cup although partnering with neighbor Singapore and possibly Thailand could be alternative options if needed.

Emerging Singapore, who have risen to 20th in the T20 International rankings, boasts its flashy Sports Hub with a centerpiece 55,000 seat stadium capable of being configured for cricket purposes but has yet to host a match. Thailand have become a fairy tale cricket story after its women’s side qualified for the 10-team T20 World Cup earlier this year.

Malaysian cricket authorities are optimistic about winning a bid fueled by a visit earlier in the year from ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney and then general manager Campbell Jamieson, which included a meeting with then Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

A subsequent official letter from Mahathir supported a potential bid, which could open up invaluable government grants if Malaysia wins out.

Through its British historical footprint, Malaysia already boasts enviable cricket infrastructure with its facilities scrutinized in recent years by Pakistan, whose women’s team hosted limited-overs series at Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur against England and Australia.

Malaysian cricket administrators have long attempted to lure Pakistan, who were cricketing vagabonds last decade. Malaysia was in the running to become a home base for Pakistan but lost out to the UAE and also held similar discussions with Afghanistan after it became a Full Member in 2017.

The Pakistan Cricket Board had initially contemplated hosting a two-Test series in 2018 against Australia in Malaysia before settling on the UAE.

Malaysia’s increased profile underlined its requisite facilities needed to host top-shelf international cricket, according to Vallipuram. “Over the years we have certainly positioned ourselves to host elite cricket,” he said. “Just within Kuala Lumpur there are at least seven grounds that could be used for a big event and with temporary facilities capable of holding up to 25,000 spectators - something akin to grounds in the U.K.”

International cricket has been halted in recent months due to the Covid-19 pandemic with a slew of Full Member countries hit-hard by the virus. Malaysia, which has had 8600 cases and 121 deaths, has comparatively been lesser impacted and could emerge as a neutral location if needed.

“Some countries have had financial implications for the worse because of the pandemic and I think Malaysia could be in the space to accommodate these teams,” Vallipuram said. “When the Malaysian government does allow sports to be played then certainly I think we could be a venue to be considered.”

Longer term, Malaysia plans to establish itself as a T20I hub – something like a ‘Sharjah of the East’ in a nod to the UAE city once being a One-Day International (ODI) hot spot.

Malaysia would not merely aim to lure cricket powerhouses – like it famously did for an ODI tri-series involving India, Australia and West Indies in 2006 – but provide a regular destination for Associates with more than 100 countries boasting T20I status.

“I see Malaysia as a hub for T20I cricket to help organize and arrange events - not just for Malaysia but other countries to use as a hub,” Vallipuram said. “Cricket can be played in Malaysia at least 10 months a year so we can position that. Even during the rainy seasons of November and December it’s still possible to play without too many interruptions.

“We have good facilities that can be of use to some of the Associates, who might not have the infrastructure as yet,” he added. “We see this as growing the game and the quality of cricket worldwide.”

If Malaysia strikes gold during the bidding for the 2023-31 cycle, an off-beat cricket locale will have seriously emerged.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trista...-world-cup-in-the-2023-31-cycle/#49e8689435b8
 
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is one of the most highly rated cricketing minds in the international circuit currently. Apart from his batting abilities, which put him among the best of his generation, Williamson has been hailed for having a very sharp cricketing brain. He is a paragon of the ‘gentleman’s game’ in an era when we can safely say that cricket has moved far away from that definition. So, when he speaks, you listen.

Williamson recently spoke with Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on the latter’s Youtube show ‘DRS with Ashwin’ and praised the Indian Premier League (IPL).

“The initial interest was obviously watching the IPL and seeing how big it was, it is the biggest domestic competition, T20 cricket being relatively new, what I saw was an opportunity to gain experience and learn,” Williamson told Ashwin.

“For us, to see the passion for cricket in India is an amazing thing, it is a brilliant competition and there is a high standard, a lot of other countries have followed suit to start their leagues,” he added.

Williamson, who led the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of David Warner in 2018 and reached the final before losing to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, also spoke about the difference of leading a national team and an IPL franchise.

“It is quite different to lead New Zealand and an IPL franchise, initially I did not know what to expect, but like I mentioned it is an Indian competition so you are coming into quite a different culture, I was trying to keep an open mind, there is a lot of experience in all of the groups, it was an enjoyable season to lead the SunRisers Hyderabad,” Williamson said.

“The support staff have been there at Hyderabad for a long time and they have enjoyed success, it was about maintaining the style of play that we are known for,” he added.

Williamson has played 41 matches in the IPL so far, managing to score 1,302 runs at an average of 38.29.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...with-ashwin/story-pEGcuzkTGjGBkLOzh5NBdM.html
 
As the BCCI continues to pull out all the stops to make sure the Indian Premier League takes place this year, one major IPL shareholder has suggested the idea of the tournament being held entirely in Mumbai, PTI has reported.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as per latest reports, the BCCI was planning on hosting the IPL during the September-October window but with the ICC yet to make a concrete announcement regarding the future of the T20 World Cup, the BCCI seems to be stuck in limbo.

“It’s at a very preliminary stage but if IPL happens in India and by October, situation is under control in Mumbai, there are four top-class floodlit grounds available in Mumbai. The logistics for BCCI, broadcasters (Star Sports), maintaining a bio-bubble, everything could be managed smoothly,” a BCCI official told PTI.

Mumbai has over 31000 Covid-19 cases, making it the fourth-worst effected city in India. For the IPL to be able to take place in Mumbai, not only will the Covid-19 situation need to get better, but the fact that the city has only three major grounds in the Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil (Navi Mumbai), also acts as a major hindrance is the plan coming through.


As BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had stated earlier, the board will do all within its power to ensure that the year 2020 does not end without the IPL. That the BCCI is at risk of losing approximately Rs 4000 crore, means that even if the IPL needs to be staged in empty stands, the board will put its best foot forward.

The upcoming England-West Indies series from July 8 will mark the resumption of cricket, with the matches being played in a bio-secure environment, and the belief is that if Mumbai is able to pull off something similar, the IPL can indeed go ahead in the city.

“Obviously, everything depends on Covid-19 situation in Mumbai. But if there are no spectators allowed and a bio-bubble is created, then Mumbai won’t be a bad option,” the official said.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...lity-report/story-xqX8s415kww6OhRzJeo4yI.html
 
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Mumbai is worst choice considering current situation.
Better to move South side.
 
CanadianG00se said:
Anywhere in India is not safe. Period.
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A BCCI official said that the BCCI hasn't decided the venue to host this year's IPL, but it's probably happening outside. The race is between UAE and Sri Lanka on where they can host it depending on the situation.:25:
 
According to a report, BBL is all set to commence from 3rd December. Restricted crowd is likely to be allowed.
 
Cricket is a religion in India. Thus, it's a money making tool, and obviously the stakeholders want it open asap. Its sad affairs as sports really shouldn't even be priority this year.
 
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is, in all probability, headed to foreign shores with UAE and Sri Lanka in the race to host the 2020 edition of the cash-rich T20 league.

The final announcement is expected soon as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is still awaiting an official decision on the fate of the T20 World Cup which was to be held in Australia in October-November.

IANS, quoting a BCCI official, reported that while the idea was to play the league in the country, the coronavirus pandemic might force the board to ultimately take the tournament to either UAE or Sri Lanka.

"We are yet to decide on the venue but in all probability it is going outside this year. The condition in India doesn't look suited to have so many teams come in at one or two venues and then create an atmosphere which will be safe for the players as well as the general public even though the games may be played behind closed doors.

"The race is between UAE and Sri Lanka and we will need to decide on where we host the league depending on the situation there with regards to the coronavirus pandemic. Logistics also need to be looked into, so we will decide soon," the official said.

While the mood was initially in favour of hosting the league in the country, the current situation has almost made it certain that the tournament will have to be taken outside India.

The agency had earlier reported that the decision-makers in the BCCI were divided in 3:2 ratio with regards to deciding on the venue of the league. "See, it is a case of the decision makers being divided 3-2 if that is how you wish to understand the current scenario.

"There are a couple of voices who feel that having the tournament should be the priority and if that means taking it out of the country, so be it. So, while we are working on the overall plan, the venue is an area which will need further deliberation. Also, at the end of the day safety of the players and everyone involved is priority," the official had explained.

IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel has also been vocal that location shouldn't be a concern if the league is being played behind closed doors. "They (Emirates Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket) have informed us that they are prepared to host the IPL. But our first preference is India, if we get the government's permission.

"It is certain that we cannot play at more than three or four venues in India, but the permissions will depend on how the COVID-19 outbreak pans out. Otherwise we will have to explore playing overseas, which will be the last option. Once you are playing without spectators, it doesn't really matter where you are playing as long as it suits television timings," Patel had told The Hindu.

https://www.outlookindia.com/websit...i-likely-to-announce-venue-soon-report/355867
 
Disappointing if held outside India completely. It will like watching some rich people’s partying. Its senseless, and no benefits for any Indians.

IPL in India gave jobs, money to many ordinary Indians, thats what is needed.
 
New Zealand is the latest country after UAE and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the IPL in case the billion dollar league can’t be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus.

The postponement announcement of the T20 World Cup, to be held in October-November in Australia, is imminent, creating a window for the IPL.

The BCCI has already zeroed in on the end September-early November window for the IPL.The board’s first choice is staging the tournament at home but that is looking increasingly unlikely with India having the third largest case load of coronavirus cases behind Brazil and USA.

“Staging the event in India has to be the first choice but in case it is not safe to have it, then we will look at the overseas options. After UAE and Sri Lanka, New Zealand has also offered to host the IPL,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“We will sit down with all stakeholders (broadcaster, teams, etc) and take a call. The safety of the players is paramount. There will be no compromise on that,” the official said.

The IPL has been held overseas in the past. The entire 2009 edition was staged in South Africa due to the general election back home and partially in the UAE in 2014 due to the same reason. However in 2019, despite elections, the BCCI managed to schedule the IPL in India avoiding clashing with poll dates in various states.

The UAE again is the front-runner to host the tournament if it happens overseas. Sri Lanka is a cost-effective option while New Zealand, which has been largely free from COVID-19, faces feasibility issues.

With New Zealand, India has a seven and half hour time difference and even if the game starts at 12:30 pm in the afternoon, maximum office-goers (even those who work from home) will miss the action.

Apart from Hamilton and Auckland, which can be covered by road, places like Wellington, Christchurch, Napier or Dunedin will require air travel.

The official added that the date of the IPL Governing Council meeting will be announced soon and issues pertaining to the league, including the Chinese sponsorship deals in the IPL, will be discussed.

The BCCI had called for an IPL GC meet more than two weeks ago following the India-China clash at the Galwan Valley but the date is yet to be announced. Anti-China sentiment has been on the rise in India ever since the “violent” face-off between the two Asian giants.

The board has a lucrative five-deal deal in place for IPL title rights with Chinese mobile phone maker Vivo, fetching it Rs 440 crore annually till 2022. Indian companies with Chinese investments like Paytm are also involved in the IPL.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ci-official/story-E3qtRmYZ2Pk2kL7QjCf6tM.html
 
BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal has confirmed the board will take all possible measures to ensure that the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is held on Indian soil, before the option of staging the tournament abroad is considered. The IPL was scheduled to start on April 29 before it was postponed indefinitely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

And now, with Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and most recently New Zealand stepping up with proposals to host the IPL, Dhumal has made it clear that staging the tournament abroad will be the BCCI’s last resort.

“We’ve to consider India first and then think of overseas. They have sent these proposals in case we want to organise it there. We will discuss it in the next IPL governing council meeting where we will take a call,” Dhumal told Reuters.

Only twice in its 12-year history has the IPL been staged outside of India. Due to the general elections, the second edition in 2009 was held in South Africa, which the now-defunct Deccan Chargers won by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Six years later, due to the same reason, the first-half of the IPL in 2014 was staged in the UAE across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The BCCI stares at a financial loss of approximately Rs 4000 crore if it is unable to host the IPL this year. The board is keen to slot the tournament in the October-November window if the T20 World Cup is postponed, but with the ICC yet to make a decisive call regarding the fate of the ICC tournament, the BCCI, for now, seems to be stuck in a limbo.

The uncertainty of the T20 World Cup, as Dhumal explains, has caused the board scheduling headaches. “Everybody is under the pressure because of the uncertainty,” Dhumal added.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...urer-on-ipl/story-qb6io1t0Zt01wcfQDycc9M.html
 
Posting the IPL in India remains BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s “first priority” and he is hoping that the cricket world will not have to endure a 2020 sans the glitzy event, despite his concerns around the rising COVID-19 cases.

The hugely-popular T20 league, which was scheduled to start on March 29, stands suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While the former India captain said it is important for cricket to return to normalcy, any decision on the IPL can be taken only after the ICC decides on the fate of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in Australia in October-November.

“We don’t want the year 2020 to finish without an IPL. Our first priority is India and even if we get 35 to 40 days, we will host it. But we don’t know where...,” Ganguly said on India Today show ‘Inspiration’.

New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the UAE have offered to host the event in case there are logistical issues in India with the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.

Organising the league overseas is an option but that would result in increased costs. “I will put it in this order. Firstly, whether we can (have an IPL) within the time frame as IPL has limited window.

“Secondly India. If it’s not possible then we are thinking of going out (abroad). But going out where...because if you go out it becomes expensive for everyone -- franchises and board.

“Because of conversion rate and currency exchange rate it becomes expensive. So we are monitoring but as I said we are very keen to host it and got our fingers crossed.”

The delay in taking a final call on the fate of the T20 World Cup is also keeping the BCCI bosses and other IPL stakeholders waiting. “We don’t know yet as we don’t have a decision from ICC regarding the T20 World Cup. We keep hearing different things from the media but unless it is officially told to Board members, you don’t know what’s happening,” he said.

READ: BCCI's Apex Council meet on July 17; India's FTP, domestic season to be discussed

Ganguly is aware of the grim situation in Indian cities with IPL franchises.

“If it doesn’t happen in India because of COVID then places like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, these have big teams in IPL but at this point, you can’t put hand to your heart and say cricket will happen in these places.

“Ahmedabad, we were keen to go there. It’s an amazing stadium. I don’t know whether we can go there or not. It’s not easy at the moment to say we are going to host it in India.”

Only once in the 12-year history of the IPL has the entire tournament been shifted out of India.

In 2009, it was held in South Africa as the dates clashed with the general elections in the country.

“See it’s been very tough for everyone of us and I look at everyone as a whole. Being in lockdown from March, April and May and then everything opened up. But everything opened up with a scare.

READ: IPL Governing Council to review Chinese sponsorship deals

“Anyway, if you look at numbers, it’s more than it was during lockdown. It’s spreading very quickly. It’s scary but I have never experienced any such thing ever in my life.”

The BCCI boss, though, also hoped that the sport is back at the earliest.

“See I want to have it as I said that cricket needs to be back. For us this is actually off season which has actually helped. We finished our season in March just after which IPL was about to start.

“And we had to cancel IPL which is the most important part of our domestic season. We want IPL to happen. Because life needs to be back to normal. Cricket needs to be back to normal.”

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...cket-coronavirus-covid-19/article32020995.ece
 
It will most probably happen in UAE and I'm hearing they are even working out tour packages for limited fan involvement.
 
And we had to cancel IPL which is the most important part of our domestic season. We want IPL to happen. Because life needs to be back to normal. Cricket needs to be back to normal.
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He forgot to add money :P the most important aspect!

In all seriousness tho, if world cup really gets cancelled then they shouldn't cancel IPL. At least cricketers will make some money.
 
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has refuted reports that it has offered to host the now-postponed Indian Premier League this year, terming the reports as “speculation“.

NZC spokesperson Richard Boock said the cricket board has not expressed its interest to host the IPL, which was to be held in March this year but was postponed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The report is simply speculation. We have not offered to host the IPL nor have we had an approach to do so,” NZC spokesperson Boock was quoted as saying by Radio New Zealand.

Boock’s statement comes days after a BCCI official stated that New Zealand has joined UAE and Sri Lanka in the race to host this year’s IPL if it is shifted out of India.

The BCCI has been waiting for the ICC's decision on the men's T20 World Cup, which is slated for October-November, in Australia but is likely to be postponed.

If the IPL is taken out of the country, it will be the second such instance. the 2009 edition was hosted by South Africa because of the general elections in India.

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...-board-uae-sri-lanka-bcci/article32028405.ece
 
SYDNEY: Australia head coach Justin Langer wants the team to tour England and he also batted for star players to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to help cricket get back on its feet following a long break put forward by coronavirus pandemic.

Langer's comments came in the aftermath of cricket returning to the field following a 117-day hiatus with England taking on West Indies in the first Test of three-match #raisethebat series at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday.

Langer stated Australia should also travel to England for their limited-overs series which currently stands postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

"I think we have to go to England. There's lots of challenges, of course, but we have to find solutions to make sure that can happen if possible," Langer was quoted as saying by Daily Telegraph.

"That's my view. I think for the health of world cricket. If things out of control happen and we can't end up going, at least we can say we've done everything in our power to make it happen."

Langer also spoke about the prospect of top Australian cricketers participating in the 13th edition of the IPL. With the T20 World Cup all-set to be postponed, BCCI is looking host the cash-rich league around that time.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly had earlier stated they don't want to finish the year 2020 without an IPL and Langer feels they must allow the players to take part in the IPL if the tournament gets a green signal from the authorities.

"I think we have to. Talking frankly. I'll always look for win-win situations and hopefully we do that when we get some clarity on what's happening with the schedule," Langer said.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/sp...-ipl-for-health-of-world-cricket-2167485.html
 
MenInG said:
SYDNEY: Australia head coach Justin Langer wants the team to tour England and he also batted for star players to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to help cricket get back on its feet following a long break put forward by coronavirus pandemic.

Langer's comments came in the aftermath of cricket returning to the field following a 117-day hiatus with England taking on West Indies in the first Test of three-match #raisethebat series at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday.

Langer stated Australia should also travel to England for their limited-overs series which currently stands postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

"I think we have to go to England. There's lots of challenges, of course, but we have to find solutions to make sure that can happen if possible," Langer was quoted as saying by Daily Telegraph.

"That's my view. I think for the health of world cricket. If things out of control happen and we can't end up going, at least we can say we've done everything in our power to make it happen."

Langer also spoke about the prospect of top Australian cricketers participating in the 13th edition of the IPL. With the T20 World Cup all-set to be postponed, BCCI is looking host the cash-rich league around that time.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly had earlier stated they don't want to finish the year 2020 without an IPL and Langer feels they must allow the players to take part in the IPL if the tournament gets a green signal from the authorities.

"I think we have to. Talking frankly. I'll always look for win-win situations and hopefully we do that when we get some clarity on what's happening with the schedule," Langer said.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/sp...-ipl-for-health-of-world-cricket-2167485.html
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[MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] do you still have a doubt that Cricket Australia will not allow it's cricketers to participate in IPL this year ?
 
Vastunna said:
[MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] do you still have a doubt that Cricket Australia will not allow it's cricketers to participate in IPL this year ?
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The question is being posed. Let’s see if ACB have more sensible people calling the shots unlike langar
 
Can sensible people please explain...

Australia is too dangerous for cricket, but its ok for their players to travel to India to pick up pay cheques?
 
Rana said:
Can sensible people please explain...

Australia is too dangerous for cricket, but its ok for their players to travel to India to pick up pay cheques?
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If an individual wants to travel to earn a living, why will any board stop him? But holding a tournament is that boards responsibility.
 
Amid speculation that the currently-suspended IPL could be held in the UAE due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India, Dubai Sports City’s Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said they are keeping the facilities ready for such an eventuality.

The IPL is aiming to secure the September-October window, which it might just grab as there is immense uncertainty surrounding the fate of the October 18 to November 15 T20 World Cup in Australia.

Speaking to ‘Gulf News’, Hanif said the Dubai Sports City, which includes the Dubai International Stadium and the ICC Academy, is ready as a potential venue for the glitzy T20 league.

“The stadium has nine wickets on the top in case a large number of matches have to be accommodated within a smaller time-frame. We will not be scheduling any matches there to keep the wickets fresh,” said Hanif.

The UAE has recorded more than 50,000 cases and over 300 deaths because of the deadly pandemic that has thrown the world into disarray. India’s case count, on the other hand, has crossed the 10 lakh mark, including over 25,000 deaths.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has reiterated on several occasions that he is keen to ensure that the IPL does take place this year even if it has to be taken abroad. The ICC is expected to take a call on the fate of the T20 World Cup by next week.

If the IPL does get the September-October window for itself, the eight franchises would want their players to land here a bit early to ensure some practice for the players.

The Indian cricketers have been confined to mostly their homes since March due to a national lockdown and only recently, some of them have started individual net practice.

“The practice facilities are never going to be a problem as we have hosted multi-team events before. In the ICC complex alone, there are 38 wickets – spread over the two Oval grounds, the simulated turf wickets as well as the state-of-the-art indoor facilities in case they want to beat the heat,” Hanif said

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/uae-ready-ipl-2020-comes-calling-6510422/
 
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