The suspended 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be played in UAE in the month of September 15 to October 15
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at a 25-day window for the mega tournament after the end of the English Test series on September 14.
“See, at present, all plans need to be made keeping the COVID-19 situation in mind. But yes, tentatively, we are looking at the September 15 to October 15 window. We would like to have 25 days to complete the league,” the source said.
“The final Test gets over at Old Trafford on September 14, so, we will look at getting the boys flown in from the bubble in the UK to the team bubbles in UAE to minimalize the quarantine period. All that will be planned as we move ahead with franchises already moving base with those not playing international cricket,” the source explained.
Speaking to ANI, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said: “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.”
In total there are 35 games left and the board is looking to complete them in the window of 25 days with the COVID situation in control.
