The outbreak of the pandemic coronavirus had a toll on all the sporting activities across the globe including the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to postpone the league until April 15 which was scheduled to commence from March 29. But going by the current situation, it is highly unlikely to start the tournament in April.
Meanwhile, there have been a lot of speculations going around about the future of IPL 2020. While reports have emerged that BCCI might cancel the tournament going forward and will not host the mega auctions ahead of the next year. In addition, rumours were flowing that the apex body might consider a 37-day tournament as they did in 2009 in South Africa.
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And now, if reports are to believed, the Sourav Ganguly-led body is planning to host the tournament in August-September window. Recently former England captain Michael Vaughan explained how IPL is an important tournament and can be staged ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.
Replying to a tweet by a journalist who floated that IPL 2020 can take place in place of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 which looks in jeopardy in the wake of Australia’s decision to lock the borders for the next six months, Vaughan said that BCCI can complete the IPL in five weeks leading to the World T20.
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“Here’s a thought .. The IPL is played for the 5 weeks leading up to the T20 World Cup in Oz .. all players use it as the great warm up for the WC .. then the WC happens .. So important for the game that the IPL takes place but also the WC,” Vaughan wrote on Twitter.
My thoughts on the IPL .. as it’s such an important tournament for the games economy globally not just in India .. I would play a 5 week tournament Sept/Oct including all players as a warm up for the T20 WC .. that’s if we are clear to travel by then .. 👍 Thoughts ? #Stayhome
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 3, 2020
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Meanwhile, BCCI is only expected to come up with a notification later this month when the prevailing lockdown amid the rise of COVID-19 gets over on April 14.
