Australian organisers said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mens-t20-world-cup-2020-postponed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-icc-314722">postponement the T20 World Cup 2020</a> was “absolutely inevitable” as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mens-t20-world-cup-2020-postponed-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-icc-314722">showpiece tournament to be delayed by a year</a>. After months on discussion and uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision saying that it provided clarity ahead of the upcoming home season including the much-awaited Test series against India.

The postponement of the T20 World Cup also formally opens up a window for the highly-anticipated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, which is likely to be held in the United Arab Emirates.

However, despite the official announcement, it is not clear whether the T20 World Cup will now be held in Australia or India with the latter originally slated to host the 2021 edition, which has been shifted to 2022.&nbsp;

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<h2>"It allows us to focus with real clarity on the summer ahead"</h2>

COVID-19 has played havoc with international sport and CA acting chief executive Nick Hockley said there was no way Australia could host a 16-nation event with the pandemic still raging.

"I think the decision to postpone was absolutely inevitable," he told reporters.

"It allows us to focus with real clarity on the summer ahead."

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Under the new arrangements announced on Monday, either Australia or India will host the next T20 World Cup in October-November 2021, then the other nation will hold it in 2022.

The 50-over World Cup in India, originally due to be played in March-April 2023, will be pushed back to October-November of that year, with the final on November 26.

Hockley said CA did not have a preference for hosting the T20 tournament in 2021 or 2022.

"We just want to see two great events go ahead, whether it's '21 or '22 in Australia I'm sure we'll put on a fantastic event," he said.

Hockley further said that Australia’s Test schedule remained unchanged with a one-off match against Afghanistan in late November followed by four Tests against India in December-January. However, he added that he was doubtful that Australian government would agree to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s suggestion that India could undergo a shortened quarantine after arriving in Australia.

"I think that two-week quarantine period is pretty well defined," Hockley said.

"What we're working on is that even within that quarantine environment the players will have the absolute best training facilities, so their preparation for the matches is an optimal as it can possibly be." 
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Australian organisers said postponement the T20 World Cup 2020 was “absolutely inevitable” as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the showpiece tournament to be delayed by a year.

Australian organisers said postponement the T20 World Cup 2020 was “absolutely inevitable” as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the showpiece tournament to be delayed by a year. After months on discussion and uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision saying that it provided clarity ahead of the upcoming home season including the much-awaited Test series against India. The postponement of the T20 World Cup also formally opens up a window for the highly-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, which is likely to be held in the United Arab Emirates. However, despite the official announcement, it is not clear whether the T20 World Cup will now be held in Australia or India with the latter originally slated to host the 2021 edition, which has been shifted to 2022. ALSO READ: Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic: ICC "It allows us to focus with real clarity on the summer ahead" COVID-19 has played havoc with international sport and CA acting chief executive Nick Hockley said there was no way Australia could host a 16-nation event with the pandemic still raging. "I think the decision to postpone was absolutely inevitable," he told reporters. "It allows us to focus with real clarity on the summer ahead." ALSO READ: Tickets bought for postponed T20WC will remain valid if Australia hosts it in 2021: ICC Under the new arrangements announced on Monday, either Australia or India will host the next T20 World Cup in October-November 2021, then the other nation will hold it in 2022. The 50-over World Cup in India, originally due to be played in March-April 2023, will be pushed back to October-November of that year, with the final on November 26. Hockley said CA did not have a preference for hosting the T20 tournament in 2021 or 2022. "We just want to see two great events go ahead, whether it's '21 or '22 in Australia I'm sure we'll put on a fantastic event," he said. Hockley further said that Australia’s Test schedule remained unchanged with a one-off match against Afghanistan in late November followed by four Tests against India in December-January. However, he added that he was doubtful that Australian government would agree to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly’s suggestion that India could undergo a shortened quarantine after arriving in Australia. "I think that two-week quarantine period is pretty well defined," Hockley said. "What we're working on is that even within that quarantine environment the players will have the absolute best training facilities, so their preparation for the matches is an optimal as it can possibly be."

T20 World Cup 2020 postponement was 'inevitable', say Australia

The T20 World Cup 2020 to be hosted by Australia in October-November is set to be postponed when the ICC officials meet this Friday. For the last couple of months, the ICC has been delaying a final call on the T20 World Cup as it wants to make a correct call. However, a decision on the showpiece event looks inevitable now.&nbsp;

The postponement of T20 World Cup may open up a window for the BCCI to conduct the much-talked-about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> which has also been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

There has been a lot of talks about the postponement of the T20 World Cup 2020, which could be pushed back to 2022 as India is scheduled to host the 2021 edition of the tournament with the 50-over World Cup in 2023 also scheduled to be played in the country.&nbsp;

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<h2>T20 World Cup 2020 postponement inevitable, BCCI working on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">IPL</a>'s schedule</h2>

The report also states that the Cricket Australia has asked its players to prepare for a limited-overs away series against England in mid-September. The BCCI is also chalking out a tentative window for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl">IPL 2020</a>, irrespective of ICC’s call on the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

"The year started on a horrible note and there's been no relief on any front. But as time goes by, we need to take things head-on and ensure that we remain prepared for any eventuality. Cricket is no different. It is time for the BCCI to start planning for the year ahead," Dhumal told TOI.

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The IPL 2020 was originally scheduled to commence in March but was suspended indefinitely following the COVID-19 outbreak. The ICC is yet to officially decide on the T20 World Cup and with officials publicly claiming that it would be unrealistic for Australia to host the showpiece event, at this point of time, the final verdict is awaited from the ICC.

The T20 World Cup 2020 to be hosted by Australia in October-November is set to be postponed when the ICC officials meet this Friday. For the last couple of months, the ICC has been delaying a final call on the T20 World Cup as it wants to make a correct call.

The T20 World Cup 2020 to be hosted by Australia in October-November is set to be postponed when the ICC officials meet this Friday. For the last couple of months, the ICC has been delaying a final call on the T20 World Cup as it wants to make a correct call. However, a decision on the showpiece event looks inevitable now. The postponement of T20 World Cup may open up a window for the BCCI to conduct the much-talked-about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 which has also been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a lot of talks about the postponement of the T20 World Cup 2020, which could be pushed back to 2022 as India is scheduled to host the 2021 edition of the tournament with the 50-over World Cup in 2023 also scheduled to be played in the country. ALSO READ: West Indies unleash latest 'Fab Four' in England T20 World Cup 2020 postponement inevitable, BCCI working on IPL's schedule The report also states that the Cricket Australia has asked its players to prepare for a limited-overs away series against England in mid-September. The BCCI is also chalking out a tentative window for the IPL 2020, irrespective of ICC’s call on the T20 World Cup. "The year started on a horrible note and there's been no relief on any front. But as time goes by, we need to take things head-on and ensure that we remain prepared for any eventuality. Cricket is no different. It is time for the BCCI to start planning for the year ahead," Dhumal told TOI. ALSO READ: Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis arrested over fatal crash The IPL 2020 was originally scheduled to commence in March but was suspended indefinitely following the COVID-19 outbreak. The ICC is yet to officially decide on the T20 World Cup and with officials publicly claiming that it would be unrealistic for Australia to host the showpiece event, at this point of time, the final verdict is awaited from the ICC.

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