BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has written to the state associations while indicating that the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 could be held behind closed doors and insisted that all possible options are being explored in a bid to conduct the tournament, which stands suspended indefinitely as of now.&nbsp;

Following ICC Board meeting on Wednesday, Ganguly penned a letter to all the affiliated units as the former Indian captain seemed confident about IPL 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 8,000 lives in India.&nbsp;

“The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums,” Ganguly wrote.

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“The fans, franchises, players, broadcasters, sponsors and all other stakeholders are keenly looking forward to the possibility of IPL being hosted this year.

“Recently, a lot of players both from India and other countries, participating in the IPL have shown keenness on being part of this year’s IPL. We are optimistic and the BCCI will shortly decide on the future course of action on this,” the former India captain said.

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Speculations are rife that the IPL is eyeing the October window if the T20 World Cup 2020 is postponed. However, the ICC has deferred its decision on the fate of the showpiece event until next month.&nbsp;

Ganguly further stated that the BCCI is working on the domestic schedule and exploring various formats which would make tournaments “competitive and feasible”.&nbsp;

“Moving ahead, the BCCI is in process of planning the domestic competitions for the next cricketing season. We are working on various options and formats in our endeavour to ensure that various domestic tournaments are held, they stay competitive and participation feasible,” said the former India captain.

“The BCCI will come up with more details in next couple of weeks,” he added. The former Indian captain also informed about the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for the resumption of cricket in all the states.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has written to the state associations while indicating that the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 could be held behind closed doors and insisted that all possible options are being explored in a bid to conduct the tournament, which stands suspended indefinitely as of now.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has written to the state associations while indicating that the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 could be held behind closed doors and insisted that all possible options are being explored in a bid to conduct the tournament, which stands suspended indefinitely as of now. Following ICC Board meeting on Wednesday, Ganguly penned a letter to all the affiliated units as the former Indian captain seemed confident about IPL 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 8,000 lives in India. “The BCCI is working on all possible options to ensure that we are able to stage IPL this year, even if it means playing the tournament in empty stadiums,” Ganguly wrote. ALSO READ: ICC Meeting: Exploration of contingency plan for T20 World Cup to continue until next month “The fans, franchises, players, broadcasters, sponsors and all other stakeholders are keenly looking forward to the possibility of IPL being hosted this year. “Recently, a lot of players both from India and other countries, participating in the IPL have shown keenness on being part of this year’s IPL. We are optimistic and the BCCI will shortly decide on the future course of action on this,” the former India captain said. ALSO READ: 'They were constantly calling me Paki' - Aakash Chopra says he faced racism in England Speculations are rife that the IPL is eyeing the October window if the T20 World Cup 2020 is postponed. However, the ICC has deferred its decision on the fate of the showpiece event until next month. Ganguly further stated that the BCCI is working on the domestic schedule and exploring various formats which would make tournaments “competitive and feasible”. “Moving ahead, the BCCI is in process of planning the domestic competitions for the next cricketing season. We are working on various options and formats in our endeavour to ensure that various domestic tournaments are held, they stay competitive and participation feasible,” said the former India captain. “The BCCI will come up with more details in next couple of weeks,” he added. The former Indian captain also informed about the Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for the resumption of cricket in all the states.

BCCI working on possible options for IPL 2020: Sourav Ganguly in letter to state associations

The president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly has raised concerns surrounding the financial condition of the board if the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 cannot be conducted this year. The former Indian skipper said that the BCCI will suffer loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore if the cash-rich tournament gets cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, however, Ganguly added that the board will not go in for wage cuts of players and staff. &nbsp;

IPL 2020 was originally scheduled for a March 29 commencement but has been postponed twice following the travel restrictions and lockdown measures in place to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.&nbsp;

“We will have to examine our financial situation, see how much money we have and take a call. Not hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) will cause losses to the tune of Rs. 4,000 crore which is huge,” Ganguly told a leading daily.

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“If the IPL takes place, we won’t have to go in for pay cuts. We’ll manage things,” added Ganguly.

There are talks of IPL being hosted behind closed doors if an alternate window is managed to conduct the T20 tournament. On this, Ganguly said the attraction will be less if it happens while recalling India’s match against Pakistan in 1999 where spectators weren’t allowed in for the final day of the Test due to earlier disturbance.&nbsp;

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However, the former Indian captain hinted that there could be a restricted amount of crowd allowed for matches but depends on what situation BCCI and stakeholders find themselves in the coming months.&nbsp;

“Yes, the attraction will be less. I remember playing in such a scenario [when spectators were not allowed in for the final day after crowd&nbsp;disturbances at Eden Gardens] at the Asian Test Championship game against Pakistan in 1999 and there was a clear lack of excitement.

“If you have matches with a restricted amount of crowds, not only would strict social distancing rules apply, the officials would also have to be very careful about how the spectators leave the galleries for home. The policing will have to be very strict. It’s a tough call and the situation we find ourselves in, is grave,” Ganguly added. 
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The president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly has raised concerns surrounding the financial condition of the board if the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 cannot be conducted this year.

The president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly has raised concerns surrounding the financial condition of the board if the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 cannot be conducted this year. The former Indian skipper said that the BCCI will suffer loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore if the cash-rich tournament gets cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, however, Ganguly added that the board will not go in for wage cuts of players and staff. IPL 2020 was originally scheduled for a March 29 commencement but has been postponed twice following the travel restrictions and lockdown measures in place to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. “We will have to examine our financial situation, see how much money we have and take a call. Not hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) will cause losses to the tune of Rs. 4,000 crore which is huge,” Ganguly told a leading daily. ALSO READ: England players may start training in coming weeks but with option of "pulling out" “If the IPL takes place, we won’t have to go in for pay cuts. We’ll manage things,” added Ganguly. There are talks of IPL being hosted behind closed doors if an alternate window is managed to conduct the T20 tournament. On this, Ganguly said the attraction will be less if it happens while recalling India’s match against Pakistan in 1999 where spectators weren’t allowed in for the final day of the Test due to earlier disturbance. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli should not be criticised for his aggression: CAC chief Madan Lal However, the former Indian captain hinted that there could be a restricted amount of crowd allowed for matches but depends on what situation BCCI and stakeholders find themselves in the coming months. “Yes, the attraction will be less. I remember playing in such a scenario [when spectators were not allowed in for the final day after crowd disturbances at Eden Gardens] at the Asian Test Championship game against Pakistan in 1999 and there was a clear lack of excitement. “If you have matches with a restricted amount of crowds, not only would strict social distancing rules apply, the officials would also have to be very careful about how the spectators leave the galleries for home. The policing will have to be very strict. It’s a tough call and the situation we find ourselves in, is grave,” Ganguly added.

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BCCI working on possible options for IPL 2020: Sourav Ganguly in letter to state associations

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