IPL 2020 will finally be on!! Are you all happy with this big news, you cricket lovers across the world?
Amid the COVID-hit times, this refreshing game of cricket will certainly take us away from the anxiety and tension-filled ambience that we are presently living in.
As per the news that has recently made headlines, IPL 2020 will be played in United Arab Emirates and not in India. Good move this, considering that most of the cricket-friendly states in India struggle presently with the virus outbreak.
So what are we looking at?
IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed on Friday (24 July) that the tournament will begin on 19 September. The schedule of matches is presently being worked out, but this news has certainly made our day.
A definite day to the IPL 2020 start has indeed motivated the game of cricket worldwide.
Brijesh Patel told media that the BCCI had earlier worked out the time frame of September 26 to November 8 for the IPL. But they have now decided to prepone it by a week, and start on 19 September. The reason for this reschedule is that they want to reduce the number of afternoon matches which are not as lucrative for revenue when compared to the night matches. This will mean that only the weekends will have double matches, one in the afternoon and the other at night.
The matches will also be played at a more favourable time for India, and will start at 3.30pm and 7.30 pm instead of the usual 4pm and 8pm schedule. This is as per the broadcaster demand.
So are you all eager for the IPL 2020?