CSK to reach Dubai 1st out of all IPL teams, could book chartered flight for Aug 8: Report

IPL 2020, which was originally slated to commence on March 29, was postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. Since n, BCCI has been in a fix about commencement of cash-rich league. However, after a lot of speculation, IPL 2020 looks set to be played in UAE this year. According to reports, IPL 2020 will be played between September 19 and vember 10. Meanwhile, franchises have started gearing up for 13th edition of tournament.

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CSK set to be first team to reach UAE, franchise looking to book chartered plane

According to latest Indian reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) led by seasoned campaigner MS Dhoni, will be leaving for UAE in second week of August to kick off preparations for IPL 2020. three-time IPL winners will be first team to reach UAE and players of 'Yellow Army' will be landing re in second week of August while or teams are planning to reach in country in third week.

Majority of players of CSK camp including MS Dhoni himself have t played any kind of competitive cricket in past one year and y will be looking to gain some momentum and rediscover ir rhythm as y look to add fourth IPL trophy to ir cabinet. 

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According to a report by InsideSport, CSK are exploring option of booking a chartered plane for squad. Sources involved with planning in CSK told InsideSport that CSK are targeting to leave for Dubai with entire squad by August 8 so that training camp can be organized for m before end of second week. source added that travel plans will be finalized once y receive instructions by  BCCI. source furr said that because of current circumstances, y will explore to book a chartered flight for team because it will be safest option in current conditions.

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In fact, in 2014,  seventh season of IPL was held in UAE where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as champions. A part of tournament was held outside India due to 2014 General elections being held at same time. This will be third time IPL will be hosted outside country.  

2009 edition was entirely held in South Africa due to 2009 General Elections. tournament was won by w-defunct Deccan Chargers who had beaten Royal Challengers Bangalore in a low-scoring thriller. VIVO IPL schedule 2020 is t out yet. But, it is learned that  final itinerary will only be finalized post IPL GC Meeting on Sunday. 

tournament is likely to be played without fans in stadium. UAE government anunced on Wednesday that UAE corona cases count was nearing 60000-mark. country, which consists of 7 'Emirates' or states, claims that only 375 new UAE corona cases were registered on Wednesday.

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