IPL 2020 – The new season in UAE
The globally loved T-20 series, the Indian Premier League (IPL), has completed 12 seasons and will be entering its 13th season. When we think IPL, we think drama and drum rolls, the ultra-grand inauguration ceremony, and the excitement of playing in your home turf, the stadiums filled with cheering crowds and much-much more.
But this year, things are going to be different- the teams will be playing away from their beloved home stadiums and the crowds that cheer them on will be missing. However, for cricket enthusiasts watching from home, the excitement, though different, will still be high and equally nerve-racking.
Keep reading to learn more about the reasons behind the change and how it will impact the game/ and online gaming platforms.
Why IPL ia shifting to UAE
Covid-19 hit the world like a storm. The pandemic has put a curb to large gatherings, which in turn put a halt to many forms of sporting events and tournaments, including the biggest event of them all Olympics. However, the IPL has managed to survive. The decision was taken to shift the tournament to another country to ensure a successful season without the teeming crowds. Originally, the tournament was to run from the 29th of March to the 24th of May. Formerly it was planned to be held in different stadiums in Mumbai but was suspended due to the alarming rate of coronavirus cases in the country.
Amidst the fear of the pandemic and talks of postponing/cancelling the most loved cricketing tournament of the world, UAE came as a ray of sunshine. UAE has far lesser cases of the virus when compared to India. The officials of the UAE have declared the country “safe” for tourism.
