IPL 2020 could potentially clash with Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka in October: Report

Bangladesh cricket team were scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for three Test matches between July and August. However, ongoing coronavirus crisis prompted cricket boards of both nations to indefinitely delay series. According to ESPNcricinfo, impending Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series is likely to be rescheduled to October. Bangladesh Cricket Board, as well as Sri Lanka Cricket, are currently in talks to revive series as sport slowly finds its place amidst global pandemic.

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series likely to collide with IPL 2020

Earlier this year, ongoing pandemic also forced Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to implement an indefinitely delay on much-awaited Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. After recent decision by International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift impending T20 World Cup out of its original October-vember date, worldwide cricketing boards are taking measures to st ir own events in timeframe. If Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test matches ends up taking place in October, series could potentially clash with IPL 2020.

series will also potentially serve as a platform of return for former Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan. maverick all-rounder was handed a one-year suspension by ICC for failing to report advances made to him by bookmakers. Shakib al Hasan will w be eligible to resume his international cricketing commitments from October 29 onwards, thus posing a likelihood of participating in one of decisive matches of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series.

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Shakib al Hasan is also a regular feature in IPL matches as he has been representing SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise since IPL 2018. However, he was t retained by SRH during IPL 2020 trading and transfer window for w-postponed event due to his ban.

Im credits: Shakib al Hasan in SRH from IPLT20.COM

BCCI’s stance on IPL 2020

IPL 2020 was originally intended to launch on March 29 with a match between Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Mumbai Indians. Recent reports w indicate that BCCI has zeroed in on September 26 to vember 8 as possible IPL dates with UAE emerging as frontrunner to host event.

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