m@ndy Posted August 3, 2020 Posted August 3, 2020 An IPL media advisory stated that the upcoming edition will be played over 53 days in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi “subject to necessary clearances from the Government of India”, and will have 10 afternoon matches starting at 3:30 pm India time. The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played from September 19 to November 10, as confirmed by the IPL Governing Council on Sunday. The BCCI hasn’t yet received the Indian government’s approval to hold the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, governing council chairman Brijesh Patel hoped that the nod is forthcoming. “Should receive in a couple of days,” Patel informed The Indian Express via a text message. He also mentioned that like every year, the Women’s T20 Challenge would be played this season as well; in the first week of November in UAE. The IPL media advisory, released after the meeting via video conference, stated that the upcoming edition of the tournament will be played over 53 days in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi “subject to necessary clearances from the Government of India”, and will have 10 afternoon matches starting at 3:30 pm India time. Written by Shamik Chakrabarty | Kolkata | Updated: August 3, 2020 9:39:48 am IPL 2020 will be played in UAE. (File Photo/BCCI) The 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played from September 19 to November 10, as confirmed by the IPL Governing Council on Sunday. The BCCI hasn’t yet received the Indian government’s approval to hold the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, governing council chairman Brijesh Patel hoped that the nod is forthcoming. “Should receive in a couple of days,” Patel informed The Indian Express via a text message. He also mentioned that like every year, the Women’s T20 Challenge would be played this season as well; in the first week of November in UAE. The IPL media advisory, released after the meeting via video conference, stated that the upcoming edition of the tournament will be played over 53 days in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi “subject to necessary clearances from the Government of India”, and will have 10 afternoon matches starting at 3:30 pm India time. “VIVO IPL 2020 will be played from 19th September and the final will be played on 10th November 2020. The 53-day tournament will witness 10 afternoon matches starting at 15:30 IST while the evening matches will start at 19:30 IST,” the release stated. A governing council member informed that the BCCI will issue the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the tournament after receiving government clearance. The press release stated: “The Governing Council also discussed the comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which will be finalised and published in due course, including the agencies to execute and deliver a bio-secure environment for safe and successful conduct of IPL 2020 Season.” It added: “The Governing Council also reviewed the Player Regulations for replacement player for 2020 season.” The IPL franchises are eagerly waiting to hear from the BCCI with regards to bio-security measures, squad strength, replacement players, travel for families and/or partners of the players etc. “So far, we haven’t heard anything from the BCCI. We are waiting to hear from them. We are planning to leave for UAE early, with an eye on having a camp there. We also have our medical protocols ready. But until we hear from the BCCI, we cannot finalise anything,” a CEO of an IPL franchise told this paper.
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