Skip to main content

Translate

IPL Venue

Image
By

 



UAE, Sri-Lanka, England, or Australia. Who will get the hosting rights for the remaining IPL 2021 fixtures? 

BCCI continues to debate which of the 4 countries is most suitable to host the remainder of IPL 2021. In my opinion, Australia is the most unlikely of the four considering the difference in time zones with India. Also, the fact that straight after completion of the IPL is the T20 world cup which is most likely going to be hosted in the UAE unless Australia does agree to host the T20 world cup this year in the upcoming ICC meeting in July, then they will automatically become the front runner to host the remainder of IPL 2021 as well.  

The reason being for this is less traveling for players thus ensuring the safety of the players as both tournaments will be a host in the same country.  The current front runner to host both tournaments is the UAE as we know they have signed a deal with BCCI to be the backup venue especially when it comes to IPL and India's home international Schedule.  The T20 world cup is an exception considering it is ICC event and only they have the right to change the venue if needed. 

Should UAE host the T20 world cup then India would still have to host rights to the tournament this why the UAE is most likely to host the tournament and also IPL. They have proven they can pull off a tournament of this magnitude last year when they hosted the IPL 2020 in September/October. 

IPL is an 8 team tournament whereas the T20 world cup has 16 teams so this also will have to be considered when deciding on a venue for this year's event. England is the outsider at the moment as they are only in consideration to host the IPL unlike the other 3 who also have a chance at hosting the T20 world cup. 

Srilanka is the dark horse cause they are in both debates as an option to host IPL and T20 world cup. They offered BCCI to host the remainder of the IPL and ICC has listed them as an option to host the T20 world cup but considering BCCI is not showing much interest in hosting IPL in Srilanka they might just be the first team to fall out of contention after England. 

UAE is the favorite to host both tournaments for me considering that they are probably the best option considering the current situation and that the other 3 need a lot to go in their favor. We have one in UAE and the Other in Srilanka as these two countries are close by that's another option. 

They have been reports that BCCI president Ganguly will be going to England for the WTC and at the same time there will be talks of England hosting the remainder of IPL but I don't think it will bear any fruit since the director of cricket for England Ashly Giles has released a statement the the English players will not be available when IPL resumes due to their international schedule. So an IPL in England with no home players probably not a good idea. 

Only time will tell and also ICC's decision after their meeting in July will be a huge factor in where these two tournaments will be hosted. 

My Pick is UAE is going to be host to both. what are your thoughts .... do share in the comments?  



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Proteas vs India 2nd test Day 1 review

By
  The second test match between Proteas and India kicked off on a high note with the hosts putting up a horrendous batting performance on day 1. The Proteas team won the toss and elected to bat first, but they failed to make the most of the opportunity as the Indian bowlers wreaked havoc on the home team's batting line-up bowling them out for 55. Mohammed Siraj was the chief destroyer with 6 wickets for 15 runs in 9 overs. He was equally supported by Mukesh and Bumrah both taking 2 wickets each.  The Indian team lost their first wicket early on, with Jaiswal departing for a duck. The rest of the top-order batsmen struggled to get going as well, and the team was bowled out for 153. However, a brilliant counter-attacking innings from Markram helped the home team to 62-3 at stumps to steady the ship.  It was an excellent day for bowlers on both sides as 23 wickets fell for 270 runs.  The Proteas bowlers, led by Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, were impressive after t...
Post a Comment
Read more

England crowned T20 world Champions for the 2nd time.

By
Congratulations to England on becoming T20 world champions for the second time.  England has become only the second team to win the T20 world cup more than once after winning the 2022 T20 world cup. England is currently the best team in white ball cricket. The brand of cricket they play is just admirable. England's aggressive brand of cricket has made them one of the most dangerous teams in the world and they transition this bold brand into their test game. Going forward, they will be one of the most hazardous sides across all three formats.  The final was mostly dominated by England as they won the toss and chose to bowl 1st. Pakistan had a decent start and looked good until the 11th over and then fell away as England's bowlers squeezed the run flow Pakistan's middle order was not up to the task as they could only manage to post 137-8 in their 20 overs. Overall Pakistan's batting was poor today as they struggled to get away from the England bowlers. The turning point i...
Post a Comment
Read more

Sri Lanka SWOT Analysis

By
Sri Lanka cricket team has always been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. As the upcoming Cricket World Cup draws near, it is important to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the Sri Lankan cricket team. Strengths: - Experienced players Dimuth Karunaratne and Theekshana bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. - A solid top-order batting line-up that includes Shanaka and Kusal Mendis. - A talented pool of young players such as Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage. - The team has a good track record in ICC tournaments, having won the World Cup in 1996 and reaching the finals in 2007 and 2011. Weaknesses: - Inconsistent performance in recent years, with a string of losses in bilateral series. - Over-reliance on a few key players. - A weak middle-order batting line-up that needs to step up. - Inability to finish games strongly. Opportunities: - The World Cup provides a chance for the team to redeem themselves and regain their...
Post a Comment
Read more