BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhamal confirms receiving offer from UAE to host IPL 2020: Report

coronavirus pandemic has brought sporting world to a standstill with all major tournaments and leagues across globe cancelled or suspended to contain spread of virus. India lockdown saw IPL postponed indefinitely by BCCI, which was earlier slated to begin on March 29. With future of IPL 2020 hanging in balance, BCCI has received offers from overseas to host cash-rich tournament.

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IPL postponed: UAE offers BCCI chance to host IPL 2020

Speaking to Hindustan Times, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal confirmed that board received an offer from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host IPL 2020 in Middle East. However, Dhumal added that  BCCI has t taken a call yet considering global travel restrictions imposed amidst coronavirus pandemic. BCCI treasurer added that safety and security of all participants in IPL 2020 is board's priority and with world coming to a standstill, re is thing that board can do much about at moment.

UAE is  second country after Sri Lanka, which has presented an offer to BCCI for hosting  IPL 2020 amidst India lockdown. Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva said that any decision of 'Island Nation' hosting tournament will be taken after Sri Lanka lockdown ceases on May 11. 

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India lockdown: BCCI Treasurer admits board could struggle if IPL 2020 is called off

BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal, speaking to Sportstar, said that cricket board could struggle if IPL 2020 is called off amidst India lockdown. Dhumal added that richest cricket board in globe will suffer in case IPL 2020 is called off with tournament being one of BCCI's greatest money-spinners. Indian cricket board will face a lot of financial hardships if international cricket doesn't resume soon, just like or boards.

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IPL has previously been hosted abroad due to general elections in country. 2009 edition was completely hosted in South Africa while UAE partly hosted 2014 edition. 2014 IPL season saw 20 matches played across three stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah due to 2014 General Elections. IPL 2020 was considered pivotal for Indian cricket team, with many stars earning to make a mark in tournament and stake a claim to be a part of  T20 World Cup squad. 

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