While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already been discussing internet hosting the 2021 T20 World Cup in UAE with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), in a latest flip of occasions, Sri Lanka has entered the race as the ‘dark horse’ to assist India host the showpiece event. Speaking to information company ANI, sources within the know of developments stated whereas the BCCI officers have been talking to the ECB officers, there have been talks with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as properly.
“See, there isn’t a denying the truth that BCCI and ECB officers have been having discussions on taking the showpiece event to UAE with an eye fixed on the COVID-19 scenario in India. But, what additionally wants to be stored in thoughts right here is that internet hosting the IPL would imply fairly a number of video games, not to overlook different tournaments or matches that is likely to be held in among the venues and drained wickets by the point of the World Cup.
“Keeping the playing conditions in mind, there have been some talks with SLC officials and just basic discussions to be honest. Too early to get into the details, but we still have some time before we need to get back to the ICC to inform them on the situation as the BCCI will continue to have the hosting rights even if it is played outside India,” the BCCI supply was quoted as saying by the information company.
While the UAE has three venues in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka could have so much many choices with Colombo alone having three stadiums. More curiously, the SLC had additionally made its intentions identified to help the BCCI in internet hosting the remaining of the 14th version of the IPL within the September-October window.
The sources additional added that the host broadcasters might again India in the event that they do want to have a look at Sri Lanka as an choice. “See, these are tough times and with COVID-19 it is an ever-changing situation. So, don’t think the host broadcasters would mind backing BCCI if they look at Sri Lanka as an option to host the showpiece event. Keeping options open is not a bad thing,” the supply stated.
But first, the BCCI will want to inform the ICC about its place with regards to tax exemption for the T20 World Cup. “First and foremost, the BCCI needs to submit the tax exemption guarantee by June 15 and things will start rolling one after the other with the Indian board also needing to inform the ICC by June 28 about the position with regards to hosting the event in the country,” the supply pointed.
Earlier, the ICC after the board assembly had confirmed that the BCCI would retain internet hosting rights of the T20 World Cup even when the event is moved out of India. The ICC Board had additionally requested administration concentrate on its planning efforts for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 on the event being staged within the UAE with the potential for together with one other venue within the Middle East.
“A final decision on the host country will be taken later this month. The Board also confirmed that the BCCI will remain the hosts of the event regardless of where the event is played,” the ICC stated in an official launch.
During the BCCI SGM, it was unanimously determined that with greater than 4 months left for the showpiece event, the BCCI would suggest to the ICC to give the physique time until the top of June or the start of July to take a name on internet hosting the event.
