The Indian Premier League authorities are reportedly considering moving the tournament to one venue after two Kolkata Knight Riders players...
The Indian Premier League authorities are reportedly considering moving the tournament to one venue after two Kolkata Knight Riders players tested positive in the IPL’s bio-bubble on Monday leading to their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore being postponed.
Mumbai has emerged to be the most likely host city, according to multiple reports. The move is set to happen by Friday, May 7 and the upcoming Kolkata and Bangalore leg of the IPL may be canceled entirely.
The first leg of IPL 2021, held in a caravan style with the eight teams divided between two cities, was held in Mumbai and Chennai. Currently, the teams are in Delhi and Ahmedabad and IPL stakeholders in both bubbles are said to be affected.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering moving to Mumbai in order to minimise risks, especially with travel, reported ESPNCricinfo. Mumbai has three stadiums – Wankhede, DY Patil and Brabourne – along with training facilities at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s ground in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, and most of them were used by the teams.
According to a report by NDTV, BCCI has already made calls to hotels in Mumbai for creating bio-bubbles for eight teams.
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