Sportstime247: Latest News,  Fantasy Tips, Results & Records
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips
No Result
View All Result
Sportstime247: Latest News,  Fantasy Tips, Results & Records

Just In: A major turn of events as IPL 2020 likely to happen outside India, Says BCCI Official

Krishnakant Prajapatiby Krishnakant Prajapati
Reading Time: 2 mins read
July 3, 2020
255
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly the biggest and the most thrilling league around the world. The league has a huge fan base when it comes to cricket and cricket related events. However, this year the fans missed out on the dose of unlimited action as the 13th edition of IPL had to be postponed due to the global pandemic.

In a major turn of events, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League is in all probability headed to foreign shores with UAE and Sri Lanka in the race to host the 2020 edition of the humungous league. The final announcement may take place soon as BCCI is still awaiting an official decision on the outcome of the T20 World Cup which was to commence in Australia in October-November.

The cash-rich league is likely to take place in UAE or Sri Lanka

Speaking to IANS, a BCCI official in the know of developments said that the league was planned to be played in India, though the current scenario in the country might force the board to eventually 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 is not well-suited to have so many teams come in at one or two venues. Also, it will be difficult to ensure a safe atmosphere for the players as well as the general public even though the games may be played behind closed doors.

“UAE and Sri Lanka are in contention and we will decide depending on the situation there, with regards to the coronavirus pandemic. We need to look into the logistics as well, so we will decide soon,” the official said.

Initially the officials were in favour of hosting the league in the country only, however the situation that’s worsening with each passing day has made it almost impossible. Now, it is certain that the league will have to be taken outside India.

Our first preference is always India, if Govt. permits

IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel has always been optimistic about hosting the IPL. Earlier in a statement he had said that the board was looking at the September-October window, depending on the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup. He also said that both Sri Lanka and UAE informed that they are prepared to host the IPL, however he also stated that the first preference is always India, if the government permits it.

“It is certain that we cannot play at more than three or four venue 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.

Tags: IPLIPL 2020
Krishnakant Prajapati

Krishnakant Prajapati

Related Posts

Cricket

RCB’s Record in IPL Finals, here’s all you need to know

by Chaithanya Gulapala
June 3, 2025
Shreyas Iyer yelling at Shashank Singh
Cricket

‘Muh mat lagna mere’ – Shreyas Iyer gets furious with Shashank Singh after sloppy running in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

by Rahul Chauhan
June 2, 2025
Suryakumar and AB de Villiers
Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav goes past AB de Villiers to create a historic record in IPL

by Chaithanya Gulapala
June 2, 2025
Mukesh Kumar wearing Jersey 18
Cricket

Fans urge retirement of Virat Kohli’s jersey No.18 after Mukesh Kumar wears the iconic number

by Rahul Chauhan
June 1, 2025
Cricket

Karun Nair’s Century against England Lions arrives right on cue after National Call-Up

by Chaithanya Gulapala
May 31, 2025
Rishabh Pant's Celebration
Cricket

Rishabh Pant pulls off a Somersault celebration after hammering a quickfire century against RCB

by Chaithanya Gulapala
May 28, 2025

Latest

RCB’s Record in IPL Finals, here’s all you need to know

June 3, 2025
Shreyas Iyer yelling at Shashank Singh

‘Muh mat lagna mere’ – Shreyas Iyer gets furious with Shashank Singh after sloppy running in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

June 2, 2025
Suryakumar and AB de Villiers

Suryakumar Yadav goes past AB de Villiers to create a historic record in IPL

June 2, 2025
Mukesh Kumar wearing Jersey 18

Fans urge retirement of Virat Kohli’s jersey No.18 after Mukesh Kumar wears the iconic number

June 1, 2025

Karun Nair’s Century against England Lions arrives right on cue after National Call-Up

May 31, 2025
Rishabh Pant's Celebration

Rishabh Pant pulls off a Somersault celebration after hammering a quickfire century against RCB

May 28, 2025
Priyank Panchal

Once Rohit Sharma’s replacement in Test team, Priyank Panchal announces retirement

May 26, 2025
Suresh Raina with MS Dhoni

IPL 2026: Suresh Raina poised to take up Batting coach role as CSK plots fresh start

May 26, 2025

3 Players who were Better Options for Indian Test Captaincy than Shubman Gill

May 25, 2025
Sarfaraz Khan

Did leaking Dressing Room Secrets lead to Sarfaraz Khan’s ouster from India vs England test series?

May 24, 2025

News-Topics

Fantasy Tips

Latest News

Cricket News

Football News

Other Sports News

Events

IPL

The Hundred 2023

Caribbean Premier League 2023

English Premier League 2023-24

Asia Cup 2023

Big Bash League 2023

The Ashes

Site Links

Contact us

About us

Join us

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Terms & Conditions

Sitemap

Follow us

© 2021-23 Sportstime247.com All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Cricket
  • Cricket World Cup 2023
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Events
    • Major League Soccer 2023
    • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • EPL 2023-24
    • Big Bash League 2023
    • CPL 2023
    • Asia Cup 2023
    • The Hundred 2023
    • MLC 2023
  • Fantasy Tips

© 2020-23 Sportstime247