Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers reckons that the biggest challenge for all the players in the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

IPL 2020: UAE conditions remind me of Chennai where Sehwag hit 300, says AB de Villiers

While there is massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, scheduled to kick-start on September 19, COVID-19 has already left an impact in the lucrative tournament as after 13 members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) contingent, one member from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus.

IPL 2020: Member of BCCI medical team tests positive for COVID-19 - Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received central government’s formal approval to conduct Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed on Monday.

BCCI has received government approvals for IPL 2020 in UAE: Brijesh Patel

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received and ‘in principle’ government approval to shift the much-talked-about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with all eight franchises already preparing by initiating quarantine and COVID-19 testing protocols for players and support staff.

IPL 2020: BCCI gets 'in principle' government approval to shift tournament to UAE

The Emirates Cricket Board is looking to fill-up 30 to 50 per cent of the stadiums with crowds when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 kickstarts in the UAE following government approval, ECB secretary Mubashshir Usmani said on Friday.

IPL 2020: Emirates Cricket Board to fill 30 to 50 per cent of stadiums in UAE

In charge of dope control at the IPL for the very first time, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) might have to outsource the task of sample collection given the high cost of handling the exercise when the event is held in the UAE.

Anti-Doping measures at IPL: NADA might outsource sample collection

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday confirmed that they have received the official Letter of Intent from the BCCI to host the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Emirates Cricket Board confirms BCCI Letter of Intent to host the IPL 2020

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday confirmed to WION that they are awaiting an official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to host the highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Emirates Cricket Board awaiting final nod from BCCI to host IPL 2020

After the official postponement of the T20 World Cup 2020, IPL Governing Council is set to meet in a week or 10 days’ time to chalk out the plan for the next course of action with the eye firmly locked at the UAE as hosts this year.

Planning for full-fledged IPL 2020, most likely in the UAE: Brijesh Patel

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has locked on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the much-talked-about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 given that the T20 World Cup, scheduled in October-November, gets postponed.

BCCI Apex Council meeting: IPL 2020 likely to be hosted by UAE; Ahmedabad for training camp

As speculations continue to grow that the currently suspended Indian Premier league (IPL) 2020 could be held in the UAE due to rising caseload of COVID-19 in India, Dubai Sports City’s Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said that they are keeping the stadiums and facilities ready in case the BCCI takes the call to move the cash-rich tournament abroad.

IPL 2020: UAE keeping itself ready in case the call comes from BCCI

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