With the second wave of COVID-19 rampant in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had no possibility however to postpone the 14th version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. But the board is eager to faucet the September window earlier than the T20 World Cup to complete the league.
Speaking to ANI, a senior BCCI official in the know of developments stated that if the COVID-19 scenario is beneath management in September, the 14th version of the league can be accomplished.
“Why not? If the foreign players are available and the COVID-19 situation is in control, we can definitely look at that window before the T20 WC. It can in fact act as a good preparation ground for the showpiece event,” the official stated.
The T20 World Cup is about to be performed in India in October and November.
Asked concerning the scenario almost about the return of the international gamers who have been a part of the league, the official stated: “As mentioned by BCCI earlier as well, it shall be ensured that all the players reach home safely. Planning is on and a clear picture will be out by tomorrow on their travel routes.”
BCCI mulls September window to finish IPL 2021: IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel
IPL Governing Council Chairman Brijesh Patel has additionally opened up on the opportunity of the resumption of 14th version of IPL and stated that BCCI can discover the September window to finish the remaining 31 matches of the event.
“Now we have to look for a window. If we get one, we will explore holding it. We’ll have to see if it is possible in September. We need to examine the plans of the ICC and other boards,” he advised Cricbuzz.
Earlier in the day, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated that maintaining a tally of the present COVID-19 scenario, the BCCI and IPL Governing Council determined to postpone the league.
“The BCCI and the IPL GC have unanimously decided to postpone the 2021 season till further notice. We don’t wish to compromise the safety of the players, the people involved, the employees, the groundsmen, the match officials, every single person involved,” he stated.
