BCCI has decided to hold 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from September 19 to November 10.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in its Governing Council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has decided to hold the 13th edition of the cash-rich tournament from September 19 to November 10.
The tournament will see matches starting from 7:30 PM IST and will also witness 10 doubleheaders.
Speaking to IANS, a BCCI official stated that it was decided to take the IPL into another week and that will see the final being played on November 10.
The official also added that to ensure there is enough spacing between games considering the strict protocol, 10 doubleheaders have been planned.
“We have decided to go up till November 10 and so the final will be held on a weekday for the first time. Also, to ensure that there are enough gaps between games considering the travelling and the biosecure environment and keeping all these things in mind, we will have 10 doubleheaders this season,” the official revealed.
The news has got cricketers, franchises and fans all excited and this is how they are showing their happiness.
1. Delhi Capitals (DC)
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2. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took to Twitter to share their excitement. They wrote, "The BIG Announcement we were all waiting for!"
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Mumbai Indians (MI) announced the date in style. They shared an image of the stadium and wrote, "Official: #IPL2020 to begin on September 19 in UAE".
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wants fans to chant their name as they wrote on Twitter, "Can we hear you say Aaaaaar Ceeeee Beeee Aaaar Ceeeee Beeee?"
5. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
6. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are already planning their Dubai holidays. They wrote on Twitter, "When your Dubai plan gets postponed but you're in Habibi mode already".
7. SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)
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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have said that "All our bags are packed we're ready to go".
8. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
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Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) asked fans if they were excited. they wrote, "U. A(re). E(xcited)?"
9. Cricketers excited for IPL 2020 in UAE
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Cricketers too are excited for IPL 2020 in UAE. Krunal Pandya took to Twitter and wrote, "Spotlight on IPL now. Can’t wait to get back out there".
Sanju Samson wrote, "Let's Go".
Siddharth Kaul shared an image and wrote, "The best news of the year so far. Can't wait to get back on the field. Ready
@SunRisers? #OrangeArmy".
Sandeep Sharma too shared an image of himself and wrote, "Excited For This IPL. Can’t Wait!!! @SunRisers".
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