UAE on a good wicket for IPL co-hosting rights

[Basil]

UAE on a good wicket for IPL co-hosting rights​

Dubai: The UAE’s chances of hosting the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have received a boost with some of the franchise owners reportedly expressing their preference for the venues here. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to take a final decision in this regard on March 5.

South Africa and Bangladesh are the other countries who have offered to co-host the event given the difficulties involved in staging it amid the general elections in India.

Though the BCCI had earlier announced that South Africa is the most preferred venue, a few developments have forced the IPL Governing Council to keep their decision on hold. The BCCI working committee meeting in Bhubaneswar on February 28 was supposed to finalise South Africa as the alternate hosts given the circumstances but decided to delay the announcement. Informed sources reveal that more details on facilities in the UAE, especially with regard to hotel and travel, were sought soon after the Bhubaneswar meeting.

One of the reasons for not confirming South Africa is that the South African general elections to elect a new National Assembly as well as new provincial legislatures in each province are scheduled for May 7. Under the circumstances, authorities there would insist on the entire tournament to be held in the country rather than just the first half since they would be required to make special security arrangements for the IPL.

UAE on a good wicket for IPL co-hosting rights | GulfNews.com

 

[ayanc99]

UAE on a good wicket for IPL co-hosting rights​

Dubai: The UAE’s chances of hosting the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have received a boost with some of the franchise owners reportedly expressing their preference for the venues here. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to take a final decision in this regard on March 5.

South Africa and Bangladesh are the other countries who have offered to co-host the event given the difficulties involved in staging it amid the general elections in India.

Though the BCCI had earlier announced that South Africa is the most preferred venue, a few developments have forced the IPL Governing Council to keep their decision on hold. The BCCI working committee meeting in Bhubaneswar on February 28 was supposed to finalise South Africa as the alternate hosts given the circumstances but decided to delay the announcement. Informed sources reveal that more details on facilities in the UAE, especially with regard to hotel and travel, were sought soon after the Bhubaneswar meeting.

One of the reasons for not confirming South Africa is that the South African general elections to elect a new National Assembly as well as new provincial legislatures in each province are scheduled for May 7. Under the circumstances, authorities there would insist on the entire tournament to be held in the country rather than just the first half since they would be required to make special security arrangements for the IPL.

UAE on a good wicket for IPL co-hosting rights | GulfNews.com

Rajeev shukla says it's between England, South Africa and bangladesh now.

 

[Basil]

Rajeev shukla says it's between England, South Africa and bangladesh now.

England another good option

 

[piinku1]

England another good option

Eng have also beautiful grounds.

 

[Basil]

Eng have also beautiful grounds.

No questions about the England grounds.They are really beautiful.Lots of Stadiums.Also timing not a problem.

 

[iSK]

Good update Basil Bro