IPL 2020: Postponement of the T20 World Cup in Australia, the BCCI has chalked out a 51-day window for the IPL, just like last year.
The postponed edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be held in the UAE will begin on 19 September, with the final to be played on 8 November. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the program on Friday, although the Indian board is still waiting for the government's clearance to get India out of the IPL.
“We have written to the Government of India. We are hoping to get an answer soon. Once it arrives, the IPL Governing Council meeting will be called next week to finalize all other details. "
This means that following the postponement of the T20 World Cup in Australia, the BCCI has chalked out a 51-day window for the IPL, same as last year, out of more double-headers. Having two matches on the same day has become a bone of contention with broadcasters, who are unable to take advantage of the afternoon, the same way in the late evening match. Even when doubleheaders are scheduled, they are reserved for the weekend. The same formula will be applied when the schedule is finally shaped.
When the Governing Council meets next week, other decisions will have to be made, whether or not the home and away format can be retained this year. There are three locations in the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai - where matches can be staged. There are two bases in Dubai itself; In addition to the main stadium, there is also the ICC Academy Ground where the Associate Nations' T20 international is staged. Further, the modalities of the expenditure, how much will be borne by the franchisee, and by the board, will have to be finalized. Patel said, "All these issues will be decided by the Governing Council.
The meeting will also decide whether IPL-13 may have limited congestion, now that coronavirus health conditions are much better. "We will consult the UAE government if we can have any congestion," he said.
It is expected that each team will need at least one month to train, with the franchise leaving base by 20 August, which will take them four weeks to prepare.
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