IPL Governing Council mulling over shifting seventh edition out of India
The IPL 2014 might be shifted outside of India as it will be very difficult to provide enough security due to the general elections © IANS
Mumbai: Nov 18, 2013
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council members had an informal discussion on Sunday about an alternative country that could host the seventh edition of the popular Twenty20 league in 2014.
The discussions were primarily based on the fact India will be going for the general elections next year and it will happen in phases across the country.
It will be very difficult for the state governments to deploy security for the matches prior or just after the election dates.
“Although our first preference is certainly India keeping in mind the interest of sponsors and cricket lovers but if the general election dates clash with the IPL dates, then we have no option but to think of other alternatives,” a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official told PTI on Monday.
According to sources, if there is a partial shift if there are some specific date clashes, then Sri Lanka can be an ideal option to host a few matches. The sponsors’ commercial viability should also be kept in mind.
On Sunday, the accounts of last year’s IPL was also passed and sent for approval from the working committee meeting.
The 2009 IPL was shifted to South Africa due to the general elections in India.