IPL 2021 decision could be taken on May 29 during BCCI meeting: report

The postponement of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) has the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a soup. A packed international calendar means setting a new date for the tournament to finish is hard. News reports suggest India asked England to reschedule a portion of the series to be held later this year. However, that never came to fruition. Now, it seems as if there will be no final word taken till at least a few days.

A report in IANS says the BCCI will take a decision on IPL 2021 only after May 29. That is the day they will hold a special meeting to talk on the 2021-22 cricket season.

“As of now, nothing has been finalised (regarding IPL),” a top BCCI office-bearer told IANS.

The franchises too are yet to get any intimation of the same. Although in their case, they were told that they will get to know only after May 29.

“There is nothing concrete yet. But we are aware that the Board is likely decide the matter on May 29 and may convey to us after that,” a franchise official told IANS.

Completing the IPL 2021 is of utmost importance to the board. Should they fail to do so, they will lose a big chunk of broadcast money.

Uncertainty remains over IPL 2021

Jay Shah, secretary of BCCI, had earlier issued a note to state associations, calling them for a special general meeting.

“Notice is hereby given for a Special General Meeting of the BCCI which will be held on May 29, 2021 virtually to transact the following business: Discussion on the upcoming cricket season in view of the pandemic situation prevailing in India,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a note addressed to the state cricket associations.

The 2020-21 domestic season, held in India, could only witness limited overs tournaments. The Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare one-dayers were held, with the Ranji Trophy being cancelled.

The IPL, also a domestic event with international stars, was held in the UAE.