UAE: The eight IPL franchises are eagerly waiting for the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from the BCCI to combat the COVID-19 threat and it is set to be a major topic of discussion when the event's Governing Council meets in a few days' time. With the postponement of the ICC T20 World Cup, the BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.
"There will be three principal points on the agenda and that will primarily be discussed as and when the GC meets," a senior BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.
The primary points are as follows:
- Shifting to UAE, dates, venues, matches
- SOP for teams, bio-bubble, training facilities
- Issues with broadcaster
Discussions are expected on the timing of the night matches - whether they should be held as at usual 8 pm IST (6.30pm Dubai time) or be advanced by half an hour.
In case the tournament starts between September 26 and 29 and goes on till November 14 (Diwali), double-headers might not exceed more than seven which will be good news for broadcasters.
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