Published 15:33 IST, April 16th 2020
IPL should kickoff international cricket's return before T20 World Cup: VVS Laxman
IPL: VVS Laxman believes that if IPL 2020 is conducted just before the T20 World Cup, it will help the players to prepare for the mega event in Australia.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly informed all franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that the tournament stands "postponed indefinitely" after the India lockdown was extended to May 3 on Tuesday. The IPL 2020 cannot be conducted during its designated time as normal life has come to a standstill all around the world. The IPL 2020 was supposed to be played between March 29 and May 24.
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VVS Laxman bats for IPL 2020 to be conducted before T20 World Cup
However, former India batsman and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman believes that if the IPL 2020 is conducted just before the T20 World Cup, it will help the players to prepare for the mega event in Australia. While speaking to Star Sports, VVS Laxman said he thought some of the cricket boards will be encouraging the fact that IPL is a big tournament and everyone acknowledges that.
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VVS Laxman added that if the IPL 2020 is conducted just before the World Cup, it will set the tone for a hectic cricket season. He further said that he is hopeful of everything getting back to normal quickly and that no one is in danger. He added once that happens, IPL could kick off the cricketing calendar.
This suggestion was previously brought about by former England captain Michael Vaughan. He had said that the there will be a window for both IPL and the T20 World Cup if they are played as back-to-back events.
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IMAGE COURTESY: VVS LAXMAN INSTAGRAM
15:33 IST, April 16th 2020