NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ co-owner Parth Jindal has said that there is a possibility that the entire league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) might be played in Mumbai this year.
Jindal also said that the knockouts may be played at the newly-built Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad; however, he was quick to point out that all these developments are unverified as of now.
“From what I’m hearing and seeing, if England can come and tour, if the ISL (Indian Super League) can happen all in Goa, if Vijay Hazare Trophy (domestic 50-over competition) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20 competition) can happen across venues, I can’t fathom the IPL moving out of India. I do believe the IPL will happen in India,” Jindal told ESPNcricinfo.
Jindal also said that the knockouts may be played at the newly-built Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad; however, he was quick to point out that all these developments are unverified as of now.
“From what I’m hearing and seeing, if England can come and tour, if the ISL (Indian Super League) can happen all in Goa, if Vijay Hazare Trophy (domestic 50-over competition) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20 competition) can happen across venues, I can’t fathom the IPL moving out of India. I do believe the IPL will happen in India,” Jindal told ESPNcricinfo.
“I believe they’re contemplating whether to have the league phase at one venue (city) and playoffs at another venue. There’s a lot of chatter about Mumbai being possibly one venue because it has three grounds (Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium)…