To scale back the variety of double-headers within the UAE’s September warmth, the BCCI chief is exploring the choice of utilizing the complete window of the Indian Premier League to push the ultimate until October 15.
As first reported by PTI, the match will start on Sunday, September 19 and whereas the ultimate was tentatively scheduled for October 10, the BCCI in addition to the Emirates Cricket Board will proceed to push the profitable T20 occasion until October 15. are contemplating.
“September 15 to October 15 is the window. Initially BCCI was thinking of making 10 double headers. But, in the third and fourth week of September, 10 afternoon matches in such a short window can be physically exhausting for the player,” a BCCI supply instructed PTI on situation of anonymity.
“So if October 15, which is a Friday, is nullified, it is basically the beginning of the weekend in India and in Dubai, it is a holiday that allows fans to come inside and watch a high-profile game of cricket. will allow you to enjoy. It serves a dual purpose. Also, the number of double headers can be reduced to five or six instead of 10,” mentioned the supply.
Currently, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Vice President Rajiv Shukla, Acting CEO Hemang Amin, Treasurer Arun Dhumal, Joint Secretary Jayesh George and IPL President Brijesh Patel are within the UAE to finalize the preparations.
Secretary Jay Shah is again in India after holding a number of conferences with Emirates Cricket Board officers and taking inventory of the venues.
The Indian staff’s final Test in England is in Manchester and in the event that they cowl the gap, it can finish on September 14.
The subsequent day, the Indian contingent of IPL gamers shall be flown from Manchester to Dubai through constitution flight.
They could need to endure a troublesome three-day quarantine within the UAE, however that may be waived as they may enter the UK through a bio-bubble.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
