IPL 2021 final likely to be preponed

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) final is likely to be backdated amidst the busy-packed cricketing schedule of the Indian Cricket Team. Originally, the final of the world’s cash-rich is likely to begin on 15th October – a few days before the world’s event, and the T20 World Cup 2021 will be underway.

Seeking the minnow gap between the two events, IPL 2021 and T20 World Cup, the health experts’ advice rest for the men in blue for over a week to run their cricket journey smoothly. Notably, Kohli and co are scheduled to face England before they head to the UAE to resumption the t20 league.

IPL 2021 final likely to be preponed

Consequently, the BCCI agrees upon preponing the final of the IPL 2021, rescheduling it for 10th October so the players can have a substantial amount of rest before re-stepping on the field for the Wt20 that starts from 17th October.

It is pertinent to mention that the main leg of the T20 World Cup 2021 is to initiate from 24th October, whereas the first qualifier will kick off on 17th October.

Moreover, the BCCI is looking to add two new teams for IPL 2022, and the auction process is already underway. It is now a matter of debate for the stakeholders and for adding the players on either side. The treasurer of the BCCI added,

“We are looking to have two franchises in next year’s IPL, but we will have to see the market and also assess the situation prevailing in the country. We can’t guarantee a timeline because there are a lot of things we have to consider,”

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