The BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding and accommodation agreement on Saturday to boost cricket ties between the two countries, which could make the UAE a second choice for India’s local series if it continues. the increase in COVID-19 cases. Also read – MS Dhoni Bowls during the warm-up before the first game of Dream11 IPL vs the Mumbai Indians | CLOCK
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah tweeted about the same thing. Also Read – LIVE Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Match 1 Live Cricket Score & Updates: Chennai Win Toss, Opt to Bowl vs Mumbai
“I, along with Emirates Cricket Board Vice President Khalid Al Zarooni, signed a MoU and Hosting Agreement between @BCCI and @EmiratesCricket to boost cricket ties between our countries,” Shah wrote on his Twitter account. Also read – Dream11 IPL 2020: Suresh Raina wishes Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni before the first match
Shah was accompanied by the president of the BCCI, Sourav Ganguly, and the treasurer, Arun Dhumal.
While there was no official confirmation, the deal could mean that IPL 2021, which is supposed to take place in the next six months, could be held again in the United Arab Emirates if the situation does not improve in India.
“There are two important events. England home series for which having it in India is still the first option.
“However, if the number of COVID cases during January remains the same, I think it is only fair that BCCI keep an option B ready, which could be the UAE. Also the next big problem is IPL 2021, which starts in late March, early April, ”a senior BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
After moving from India due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the thirteenth edition of the IPL will be held at the three venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
Starting on Saturday with a clash between defending champion Mumbai Indians and runner-up Chennai Super Kings, the IPL will conclude on November 10.
Dubai will host 24 games, 20 matches will be hosted by Abu Dhabi while Sharjah will host 12 games.
The dates and locations for the playoff stages will be announced later.
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