Holding IPL in Empty Stadium would be the Last Option, Says BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal

BCCI Treasurer, Arun Dhumal said that the option to play the tournament in the vacant stadium would be the last.
Image credit: The Indian Express
Image credit: The Indian Express

Recently, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said that IPL can be done without audience. On this BCCI Treasurer, Arun Dhumal said that the option to play the tournament in the vacant stadium would be the last. Meanwhile, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel said that the September-October window is being considered for the IPL. However, Asia Cup will be held in September, while T20 World Cup is to be held in October-November, but they are likely to be postponed.

BCCI to Suffer a Loss of 4 Thousand Crores:

The BCCI has already postponed IPL, to be held from March 29 this year idue to the coronavirus. Recently, Ganguly said that the board will incur a loss of about 4 thousand crores due to the cancellation of IPL.

Empty window is also necessary for IPL:

 Dhumal said, "All options for the IPL are being discussed. When we do not have any option, the tournament can be held without an audience. If we want IPL, then it has to be with the audience. At this time, we are working keeping in mind the circumstances. But before doing anything, we should also consider empty window and government guidelines."

Image credit: India TV
Image credit: India TV

Waiting for government guidelines for IPL:

IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel told an English website, "Yes, we are all considering this (September-October window). But it will depend on the future of all T20 World Cups and Asia Cup. Right now we are discussing all the options (windows). Also, what will be the conditions in September-October, whether or not the tournament will depend on it. For this, we are also waiting for government guidelines. "

Broadcasters also ready to conduct IPL without audience:

The IPL chairman said, "You can't play the T20 World Cup in an empty stadium, but the IPL is a league, so it can be done without an audience." The players are ready to play in this way, hence the broadcasters are also ready. "

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