Brad Hogg forwards fan's advice to Sourav Ganguly about scheduling IPL 2020

Brad Hogg has forwarded a passionate cricket fan's valuable piece of advice of scheduling upcoming edition of IPL to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly. 13th edition of IPL which was supposed to get underway from March 29 has w been postponed to April 15 due to outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) which has spread its tentacles all over world. Meanwhile, Hogg himself has played a few seasons of IPL where he has represented teams like Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Hogg forwards a fan's suggestion to Ganguly

Lately, a passionate cricket fan had asked veteran Aussie spinner wher he would be comfortable with an IPL format based on one that was re for ICC Women's T20 World Cup where re are four teams in two groups each wherein top two from both groups play semi-final with two best teams qualifying for finals. fan also suggested doing away with home and away format as well as limit number of venues that would t only benefit tournament logistically but one can also get a fair tournament.

As soon as Brad Hogg went through this tweet he bought it to BCCI President Sourav Ganguly's attention. Taking to micro-blogging site, two-time World Cup winner informed former Indian skipper about fan's advice for scheduling tournament which will t only save logistical expenses but will also minimize health risks. left-arm spinner also went on to forward fan's mess.

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'IPL will happen': Sourav Ganguly

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Indian Premier League will take place this year, although it will be truncated, after meeting with franchise owners on Saturday. In wake of threat of vel Coronavirus, BCCI had anunced on Thursday to suspend IPL till April 15, complying with directives issued by Health Ministry as well as keeping in mind travel restrictions imposed on foreign nationals.  After meeting owners of franchises, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said that league will take place this year and that situation will be reviewed every week in order to chalk out future course of action. 

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