A clearer picture regarding the window for IPL may emerge if the ICC quickly takes a decision on this year's T20 World Cup.
There is speculation that the BCCI is eyeing October-November window for IPL 2020 if the T20 World Cup, slated to be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15, gets suspended due to travel restrictions in place in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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A clearer picture regarding the window for IPL may emerge if the ICC takes a decision on the fate of this year's T20 World Cup during its board meeting through video conference on June 10.
On the other hand, the Indian board wants clarity so that it can sort out the scheduling chaos. But a report published in Reuters claims that the apex body is unlikely to announce a decision on T20 World Cup anytime soon and thus the BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal feels it would be unfair on world cricket to let the issue drag on.
"Because one would need clarity before one can plan," Dhumal told Reuters through telephone. "We'd see how it unfolds."
The media reports also suggest that this year's World Cup would be moved to 2021, which would make it necessary to shift next year's edition in India to 2022.
"I'm not privy to any such discussion which may have happened in ICC," Dhumal said. "But first they would have to announce whether they are having this year's World Cup or not. Once they confirm, then only one can work on that."
Even though the Indian government has eased lockdown restrictions and allowed the resumption of sporting activities and training, the board treasurer ruled out any immediate return to training for the country's cricketers.
"We are reviewing the situation. When we think it's safe for them to return to training, we'll organise the camp," Dhumal said.
(Inputs from Reuters)