IPL 2021: Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad among the multiple cities where BCCI plans to host matches
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As the dates are ticking down and April– the IPL month is inching closer, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in its full swing decide things for the upcoming 14th edition of the IPL. With BCCI’s earlier plans to host all the matches in among the stadiums in Mumbai, there are likely talks to host matches in multiple cities.
Speaking to ANI, a BCCI official hinted of the venues of the 14th edition of the cash-rich-league. The official told that they are amid their discussions to hot the IPL matches in more than one city. As per the prevailing discussions, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad are going to be the likely hosts of the matches.
“We are exploring the possibility of conducting the IPL at more venues than originally planned. The intent is to take it to more fans as the situation is moving towards normalcy. The feasibility of the bio-secure bubble and logistics will of course be crucial to determine the venues finally. It is a fluid situation and the health of the participants is our primary concern,” the official said.
The offcials are opening the possibility of hosting matches in other places so that there is some flexibility in case Covid situation gets slightly haywire in any of the host city.
Worried of the changing Covid-19 situation in cities, an official said
“See, there is still some time left for the league to get underway, but we are more than keen to play the league across a few cities. The worry with hosting it in one city is that the Covid-19 is constantly changing. So, if by chance one of the cities picked sees a situation where it gets difficult to host the games, another city can go ahead, and logistically it will be easier for the board and the franchises,” an IPL franchise official said.
The officials furthered that the IPL, much like its previous edition, will be held in highly secured bio-bubbles along with the deployment of all preventive measures.
“With multiple cities, obviously there will be individual bubbles. While we want fans from different cities to enjoy the games, safety of the players and those involved in the league will be a priority,” the BCCI official said.
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