The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was hoping to conduct the Indian Premier League (IPL) successfully, which would eventually pave the way for the T20 World Cup to be held later this year. But multiple COVID positive cases in the bio-bubble forced the BCCI to postpone the IPL after the first leg of games. Last week, the BCCI General Manager, Game Development, Dhiraj Malhotra had indicated that the T20 World Cup could be held in the United Arab Emirates if the COVID situation does not improve. And on Tuesday, hours after the IPL was postponed, multiple sources in the BCCI confirmed to Sportstar that the Board is keen on taking the T20 World Cup to the UAE, even though an ICC decision is expected in June. We are monitoring the situation and are in contact with the BCCI.”But after the bubble disaster in the IPL, all roads could eventually lead to the UAE.

Source: The Hindu May 04, 2021 11:48 UTC