I Am Sure The IPL Should Kick Off The Cricket Calendar- VVS Laxman:
The BCCI has sent a notice to all the Indian Premier League franchises, this IPL 2020 has postponed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak and the resulting extension of the national lockdown.
The franchises have been informed about the decision according to reports. Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman believes that the IPL could be held only before the T20 World Cup and it will also act as a perfect practice for the cricketers.
In a conversation with a media, Laxman said, “I think some of the cricket boards are going to promote the fact that IPL is a major tournament, and that’s something everybody recognizes. And it will set the tone for a hectic cricket season right before World Cup. But I hope everything is fine and no one is in danger. And I am sure the IPL will kick off the cricket calendar until this happens.”
Steve Smith Had Recently Said That He Was Hoping That The IPL Does Take Place:
This idea was first mooted by former England captain Michael Vaughan who said that if they are played back to back, there would be a chance for both IPL and the T20 World Cup.
Here’s a thought .. The IPL is played for the 5 weeks leading up to the T20 World Cup in Oz .. all players use it as the great warm up for the WC .. then the WC happens .. So important for the game that the IPL takes place but also the WC .. 👍👍 https://t.co/ftKA4c5JWv
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 2, 2020
Vaughan took on to Twitter to express himself where he said, “This is a thing here. For the 5 weeks leading up to the T20 World Cup in Australia, the IPL is played. All teams use this as a perfect warm-up. Then the World Cup will happen. So important is that the IPL takes place, but also the World Cup.”
Also Australia batsman Steve Smith has recently said that he wished that the IPL would take place at some point when the situation is improving rather than having the tournament being postponed for one year.
