Indian Premier League's 14th edition might be just a month away but BCCI is still not in any condition to comment on where and when the cash-rich league will take place. (More Cricket News)
Amid concerns of new COVID case surge and a new strain making inroads in India, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said that any decision will be made only after the ongoing India-England Test series.
With the situation still fluid, BCCI is playing a waiting game and hoping that the situation improves in the coming weeks.
Arun Dhumal, speaking to InsideSport said, "We are still in a dicey situation due to increase in COVID-19 cases. We will finalise the dates after India vs England test series, currently we don’t have definite answers."
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What has alarmed BCCI more is three players testing positive during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy taking place in a bio-bubble. As per reports, a player each from Maharashtra, Bihar and Himachal Pradesh has tested positive, raising questions on safety during the mega-event like IPL in the country.
With broadcasters needing at least a month to set up and make necessary arrangements, BCCI will have to come up with the answers soon.
“The broadcaster will need at least a month’s time to prepare. A decision must be taken soon,” a source said.
While many think that there is a strong possibility of shifting the league to UAE, BCCI is keeping the cards close to it's chest.
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“Let’s see what happens, we are monitoring the situation,” Dhumal said.
