The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10. The IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases emerged across a few teams inside the bio-secure bubble. <o:p></o:p>

According to Sports Today, the IPL 2021 is likely to be resumed in September with the BCCI holding talks with various stakeholders and various national cricket boards. <o:p></o:p>

However, there will be no change in the itinerary of the five-Test series between India and England, which is scheduled to end on September 14. The players are expected to fly to the UAE immediately after the conclusion of India-England and they are unlikely to undergo hard quarantine upon landing in the UAE with a bubble-to-bubble switch on cards.

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Furthermore, there will be negotiations with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 to end the tournament slightly earlier for the players to be available for the remainder of IPL 2021. Reportedly, the Trinbago Knight Riders will help the BCCI with the re-scheduling of CPL 2021. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The reportage in Sports Today stated that the BCCI is looking for 10 double-headers, seven single-day matches and four play-off matches in a bid to complete the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE.

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Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10.

The postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is expected to resume mid-September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final likely to be played on October 10. The IPL 2021 was indefinitely postponed after multiple COVID-19 cases emerged across a few teams inside the bio-secure bubble. According to Sports Today, the IPL 2021 is likely to be resumed in September with the BCCI holding talks with various stakeholders and various national cricket boards. However, there will be no change in the itinerary of the five-Test series between India and England, which is scheduled to end on September 14. The players are expected to fly to the UAE immediately after the conclusion of India-England and they are unlikely to undergo hard quarantine upon landing in the UAE with a bubble-to-bubble switch on cards. ALSO READ: Cricket: Team India undergoing quarantine in two groups ahead of England tour Furthermore, there will be negotiations with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 to end the tournament slightly earlier for the players to be available for the remainder of IPL 2021. Reportedly, the Trinbago Knight Riders will help the BCCI with the re-scheduling of CPL 2021. The reportage in Sports Today stated that the BCCI is looking for 10 double-headers, seven single-day matches and four play-off matches in a bid to complete the remainder of IPL 2021 in the UAE. ALSO READ: Cricket: Who will win India vs New Zealand, World Test Championship Final? Richard Hadlee gives his take Notably, IPL 2020 was held in the UAE without major problems as franchises competed in the tournament played across three venues. Mumbai Indians came victorious in the tournament to lift their fifth IPL trophy.

Cricket: IPL 2021 expected to resume on September 19-20 in the UAE - Report

After two players – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – from the Kolkata Knight Riders tested positive for COVID-19, three members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent have now returned positive for the coronavirus. <o:p></o:p>

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, bowling coach L Balaji and a bus cleaner have tested positive for COVID-19 from the Chennai Super Kings contingent. Reportedly, the rest of the squad has tested negative after the latest round of testing on Sunday. Notably, the CSK team is currently in Delhi.

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The CSK team underwent another round of testing on Monday to rule out the possibility of a false positive. If they return positive again, they would need to spend 10 days in a designated isolation facility outside the team bubble and come back with two negative tests before re-entering.<o:p></o:p>

The development comes after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match between KKR and RCB was postponed after two players of the former tested positive.

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The match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on May 5 is set to be played as scheduled. <o:p></o:p>

Notably, Balaji was in the CSK dugout on Saturday when they played a last-ball thriller to the Mumbai Indians. <o:p></o:p>

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After two players – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – from the Kolkata Knight Riders tested positive for COVID-19, three members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent have now returned positive for the coronavirus.

After two players – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – from the Kolkata Knight Riders tested positive for COVID-19, three members of the Chennai Super Kings contingent have now returned positive for the coronavirus. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, bowling coach L Balaji and a bus cleaner have tested positive for COVID-19 from the Chennai Super Kings contingent. Reportedly, the rest of the squad has tested negative after the latest round of testing on Sunday. Notably, the CSK team is currently in Delhi. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore rescheduled after two players test positive for COVID-19 The CSK team underwent another round of testing on Monday to rule out the possibility of a false positive. If they return positive again, they would need to spend 10 days in a designated isolation facility outside the team bubble and come back with two negative tests before re-entering. The development comes after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match between KKR and RCB was postponed after two players of the former tested positive. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 'Everyone should be able to adjust to different conditions', says Shimron Hetmyer The match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on May 5 is set to be played as scheduled. Notably, Balaji was in the CSK dugout on Saturday when they played a last-ball thriller to the Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2021: After 2 KKR players, 3 members of CSK contingent test positive for COVID-19

The Maharashtra government on Monday paved the way for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to take place in the COVID-19-struck Mumbai while allowing teams to practice after 8pm and travel back to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. <o:p></o:p>

Due to a record surge of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai and Maharashtra, the state government on Sunday announced night curfew&nbsp;from 8pm to 7am on weekdays under their ‘Break the Chain’ initiative. The guidelines are to be implemented from this evening.<o:p></o:p>

However, the state government has exempted IPL teams from their latest announcement while allowing them to practice beyond 8 pm, provided there is "strict adherence to bio-bubble". The IPL 2021 starts in Chennai on April 9.<o:p></o:p>

"Considering the match-timings, teams practicing at the CCI and MCA are scheduled to practice in 2 sessions -- from 4pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 10pm," wrote Srirang Gholap, Under Secretary of the Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation department, in a letter issued to the BCCI.

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Mumbai is due to host 10 IPL 2021 matches at the Wankhede Stadium and nine of them are to start at 7:30 pm. The first game at the Wankhede is due on April 10 between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.<o:p></o:p>

Mumbai recorded more than 11,000 COVID-19 cases on Sunday.<o:p></o:p>

"...permission has been requested for teams and the IPL staff (to) be allowed to practice inside the grounds after 8pm and they may be allowed free movement from the ground to their respective hotels after the said time.

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"Accordingly, permission is being hereby accorded for the said request subject to scrupulous adherence to the bio-bubble," stated the letter, according to PTI.<o:p></o:p>

In a related development and a major relief to the Mumbai Cricket Association, it is learnt that most of the Wankhede's 10 ground-staff members, who had earlier tested positive for the virus, have now tested negative.<o:p></o:p>

(From PTI inputs)<o:p></o:p>

The Maharashtra government on Monday paved the way for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to take place in the COVID-19-struck Mumbai while allowing teams to practice after 8pm and travel back to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.

The Maharashtra government on Monday paved the way for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to take place in the COVID-19-struck Mumbai while allowing teams to practice after 8pm and travel back to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. Due to a record surge of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai and Maharashtra, the state government on Sunday announced night curfew from 8pm to 7am on weekdays under their ‘Break the Chain’ initiative. The guidelines are to be implemented from this evening. However, the state government has exempted IPL teams from their latest announcement while allowing them to practice beyond 8 pm, provided there is "strict adherence to bio-bubble". The IPL 2021 starts in Chennai on April 9. "Considering the match-timings, teams practicing at the CCI and MCA are scheduled to practice in 2 sessions -- from 4pm to 6.30pm and 7.30pm to 10pm," wrote Srirang Gholap, Under Secretary of the Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation department, in a letter issued to the BCCI. ALSO READ: Pakistan Super League 6 bio-secure bubble was compromised on several occasions: PCB Mumbai is due to host 10 IPL 2021 matches at the Wankhede Stadium and nine of them are to start at 7:30 pm. The first game at the Wankhede is due on April 10 between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. Mumbai recorded more than 11,000 COVID-19 cases on Sunday. "...permission has been requested for teams and the IPL staff (to) be allowed to practice inside the grounds after 8pm and they may be allowed free movement from the ground to their respective hotels after the said time. ALSO READ: 'I'm not batting today': Ricky Ponting opens up on Prithvi Shaw's refusal to train during IPL 2020 "Accordingly, permission is being hereby accorded for the said request subject to scrupulous adherence to the bio-bubble," stated the letter, according to PTI. In a related development and a major relief to the Mumbai Cricket Association, it is learnt that most of the Wankhede's 10 ground-staff members, who had earlier tested positive for the virus, have now tested negative. (From PTI inputs)

Maharashtra government clears deck for IPL, allows franchises to practice after 8pm at Wankhede Stadium