IPL 2020 under the scanner after annual World Rugby 7's gets cancelled in Dubai: Report

Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season is all set to launch in United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 19. After months of delay due to coronavirus-induced global pandemic, IPL 2020 officials and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently came up with a launch date and a venue for high-profile tournament. decision to shift tournament out of India was made due to rising coronavirus-positive cases in country.

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VIVO IPL schedule: IPL 2020 in danger after rising UAE corona cases

While BCCI and IPL 2020 officials deemed UAE as a safe venue option to host T20 event, World Rugby recently decided to cancel ir annual Rugby Seven Series in country. According to most recent UAE corona cases updates, around 302 new coronavirus positive patients emerged in desert country on July 30 to take ir overall tally to 60,223.

Statistically, situation is better in UAE than in India, where positive cases have risen to over 1.6 million. However, World Rugby Seven Series cancellation fuels question - 'How is UAE n deemed as a safe option for IPL 2020 by BCCI when it is t considered fit to host rugby matches by rugby body?'

According to a report by InsideSport, one of officials in Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) recently confirmed that y are constantly in touch with UAE government. publication contacted with ECB Secretary General Mubashshir Usmani who said that government sees issue in successfully hosting IPL 2020 in country. He added that while he has idea as to why Rugby series got cancelled, he said that everything has opened up in UAE and things are “completely in control”.

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When is IPL 2020 starting: VIVO IPL schedule anuncement on August 2

VIVO IPL schedule is expected to be anunced on Sunday, August 2 through a teleconference meeting. meeting will be held between IPL 2020 Governing Council and BCCI members. Apart from anuncing VIVO IPL schedule, officials will also churn out several biosecurity measures which are to be followed by players at impending T20 event.

IPL 2020: Return of MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been on a sabbatical break from competitive cricket since July 2019. His return to game through IPL 2020 as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain remains one of most talked-about aspects of tournament. MS Dhoni’s high-profile return to field is expected to generate much interest and viewership from his fans.

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