Cricket

IPL can be concluded if the first game is played 1st week of May – BCCI official

 
A member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed the belief that the Indian Premier League (IPL) can be completed if the first game holds in the first week of May.

The IPL scheduled to begin on March 29 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left over 11000 people dead globally. The dreaded virus has brought sporting calendar to a halt.

With the number of infected patients still on the rise, the fate of the 13th edition of the IPL is also hanging in the balance because public health is the main priority.

Meanwhile, a BBCI official said that there will be a huge boost for sports lovers if things come under control by April ending, and the first game is played during the first week of May.

The BCCI official, while speaking to IANS admitted that it is presently difficult to predict the fate of the IPL, but the board can take a cue of when the tournament was held in South Africa by making sure that this season’s edition holds whenever the health experts have declared all-clear for the game to resume.

He also admitted that the least that can be done by the board is to wait till the end of April and see how things pan out. By the first week of May, if the first game isn’t played, then it will be almost impossible to have the league.

The tournament played in South Africa was the shortest IPL, with 59 games played over 37 days. While stating that such a strategy can be adopted, he said certain measures needed to be taken.

Clarifying the measures he said, the official said that logistics would have to be topnotch.

According to him, for such issues to be avoided, the tournament should be played in Maharashtra because it has about four international stadiums.

He said if, given the permission, the board might proceed with the plan to avoid logistical nightmares.

 

 

Written by: Oladipupo Mojeed

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Faces Relegation Threat as It Ends Pro League Campaign Against China

The Indian women’s hockey team finds itself in a high-stakes battle for survival as it… Read More

June 27, 2025

Sanju Samson to CSK? Trade Rumours Swirl as Potential Blockbuster Swap with Ashwin and Dube Surfaces

In what could be one of the most sensational trades in IPL history, rumours are… Read More

June 27, 2025

Mohun Bagan Secure ₹8.1-Crore Deal for Tekcham Abhishek Singh in One of Indian Football’s Biggest Transfers

Mohun Bagan are on the verge of completing the high-profile signing of full-back Tekcham Abhishek… Read More

June 27, 2025

Mohammad Shami urges Indian fast bowlers to talk to Jasprit Bumrah and learn from him ahead of 2nd Test against England

Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami wants Indian pacers to have a discussion with Jasprit Bumrah… Read More

June 27, 2025

Aakash Chopra opens up on Jasprit Bumrah reportedly missing ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has expressed concerns after it has been reported that… Read More

June 27, 2025

R Sridhar backs Yashasvi Jaiswal after Leeds fielding nightmare

India’s former fielding coach R Sridhar has put his weight behind Yashasvi Jaiswal after the… Read More

June 27, 2025