Mumbai still has high number of COVID-19 cases and situation is harsh.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering every possibility for the Indian Premier League (IPL). One major IPL shareholder has suggested organizing IPL on a single venue entirely.
As per PTI reports, IPL could be played in Mumbai to avoid traveling from one city to another for the safety of the players.
ALSO READ: Rajasthan Royals, BCCI tie up to offer sports marketing course for IPL players
The COVID-19 pandemic spoiled the scheduled date of IPL and now BCCI is planning to host it in September-October window if ICC cancels T20 World Cup.
“It’s at a very preliminary stage but if IPL happens in India and by October, the situation is under control in Mumbai, there are four top-class floodlit grounds available in Mumbai. The logistics for BCCI, broadcasters (Star Sports), maintaining a bio-bubble, everything could be managed smoothly,” a BCCI official told PTI.
Mumbai is already heavily affected because of COVID-19 and it could be a huge challenge for BCCI to organize IPL there.
Cricket will resume on July 8 after England and West Indies will play Test series in a bio-secure environment. If Mumbai manages to ensure the safety of players like this, IPL may take place.
“Obviously, everything depends on the Covid-19 situation in Mumbai. But if there are no spectators allowed and a bio-bubble is created, then Mumbai won’t be a bad option,” the official said.
(WITH PTI INPUTS)