Cricket

IPL will be shifted overseas only as a last resort – BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Arun Dhumal has confirmed that the Indian Premier League will be shifted overseas only as a last option. The foreign cricket boards such as Sri Lankan Cricket, UAE cricket board, and New Zealand have sent proposals to host the IPL in 2020.

 

However, despite these proposals, the India board will look to host the IPL in their own country. But as India has recorded an upward spike in the number of cases in the recent past, it looks unlikely that the tournament will take place in India.

 

India has already overtaken Russia to become the third worst hit country in the world on July 6th. The country has recorded 7,20,000 positive cases and it is unlikely that any sporting event will take place.

 

Furthermore, the BCCI will need permission from Indian government to host the IPL in India. With the rise in the number of cases, it would be difficult for the organisers to create a bio-secure environment and thus the Union government is unlikely to give a green chit to the Indian board.

 

Dhumal added that the final call on the hosting of the IPL will be taken in the next governing council meeting between the board’s members.

 

“We’ve to consider India first and then think of overseas,” Dhumal told Reuters. “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.”

 

On the other hand, it is also reported by Daily Telegraph, that the official call on the postponement of the T20 World Cup will be taken on Friday. Subsequently, the BCCI will have a clear picture and they will be able to plan ahead accordingly for the IPL.

 

The Indian board is looking to stage the IPL in the September-October window. Moreover, there is no doubt that the lucrative T20 league will be played behind closed doors.

 

BCCI has also revealed that they will lose a whopping amount of INR 4000 crores if the IPL doesn’t happen in 2020. In fact, the Indian board is optimistic to organise the glamorous T20 league at some stage in the year.

Related Post
Share
Published by
Website Admin

Recent Posts

IPL 2025: Krunal Pandya says he wanted to be brave after match-winning spell in final against PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya revealed he wanted to be brave in IPL 2025… Read More

June 4, 2025

This is right there with the best moments of my career, says Virat Kohli after RCB win IPL 2025 title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli was on cloud nine after the franchise defeated Punjab… Read More

June 4, 2025

Shreyas Iyer reveals the turning point of IPL 2025 final against RCB

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was gutted after they suffered a six-run loss against Royal… Read More

June 4, 2025

Rajat Patidar hails bowling unit after IPL 2025 final win against PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar showered praise on the collective bowling performance after they… Read More

June 4, 2025

18 years, one trophy, endless emotions: How RCB became IPL champions

And so, after pipping Punjab Kings by six runs in front of over 91,000 spectators… Read More

June 4, 2025

Virat Kohli and RCB crowned IPL champions after 18 seasons

After 18 seasons, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally won the IPL for the first time… Read More

June 4, 2025