The UAE leg of the Indian Premier League 2021 edition would begin from September 19 and end on the day of Dussehra this year i.e. October 15, says the reports. After discussion between the Emirates Cricket Board (UAE) and the board of control for Cricket in India, it was decided that the remaining matches would be played across three venues of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, much like last season.
The IPL 2021 was suspended on May 4 due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the tournament’s bio-bubble and the decision to host in UAE was taken in after BCCI's SGM on May 29. Up till now 29 out of the scheduled 60 games have been played.
“The BCCI was always keen on a 25-day window and we had cordial relations with UAE which had given us the oral nod before the SGM last month where we announced about the IPL’s UAE leg. Over the last seven days we have sealed the deal with the opening match on September 19 and the closing game on October 15,” a BCCI source was quoted as saying to ANI.