T20 and T20I cricket prediction and discussion

[pakhitheboss]

If the BCCI stages the tournament in July (around three months from now), then it is going to be a historic blunder. China was able to contain the pandemic after 3 months of extremely strict lockdown. Here in India, we are currently on the 3rd week of national lockdown. I am not expecting the situation to improve before June-July. Even if the situation gets improved by then, a major event such as the IPL may once again nullify all those efforts.

No, they will not anymore.

Most likely IPL will get cancelled this year or get postponed indefinitely untill the situation becomes normal. Sourav Ganguly will be addressing the media tomorrow after a meeting with the BCCI governing body.

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[onrise]

If the BCCI stages the tournament in July (around three months from now), then it is going to be a historic blunder. China was able to contain the pandemic after 3 months of extremely strict lockdown. Here in India, we are currently on the 3rd week of national lockdown. I am not expecting the situation to improve before June-July. Even if the situation gets improved by then, a major event such as the IPL may once again nullify all those efforts.

No, they will not anymore.

Most likely IPL will get cancelled this year or get postponed indefinitely untill the situation becomes normal. Sourav Ganguly will be addressing the media tomorrow after a meeting with the BCCI governing body.

In India things will take times and will be atleast for next couple of months before the situation completely becomes normal . By then the rain will start in India and this the matches is postponed till Oct end or Nov and thus if before they have to play then it will be out of India and that too not all would be their duentonyheirncoutbry prior schedule is already being fixed. Mostly it would be cancelled only .

[pakhitheboss]

If the BCCI stages the tournament in July (around three months from now), then it is going to be a historic blunder. China was able to contain the pandemic after 3 months of extremely strict lockdown. Here in India, we are currently on the 3rd week of national lockdown. I am not expecting the situation to improve before June-July. Even if the situation gets improved by then, a major event such as the IPL may once again nullify all those efforts.

No, they will not anymore.

Most likely IPL will get cancelled this year or get postponed indefinitely untill the situation becomes normal. Sourav Ganguly will be addressing the media tomorrow after a meeting with the BCCI governing body.

In India things will take times and will be atleast for next couple of months before the situation completely becomes normal . By then the rain will start in India and this the matches is postponed till Oct end or Nov and thus if before they have to play then it will be out of India and that too not all would be their duentonyheirncoutbry prior schedule is already being fixed. Mostly it would be cancelled only .

In India things will become far from normal within a couple of months. India was the first country in South East Asia to implement lockdown and still things have not gone in favour of the country because 20 percent of its citizens do not want to follow the rules.

These 20 percent have now become super pressed and situation tends to get worsen more with the coming months. Already some states have increased the lock down period to 30th of April.

This is one of the reason why IPL will get cancelled or postponed.

[Vishnu.Reang]

If the BCCI stages the tournament in July (around three months from now), then it is going to be a historic blunder. China was able to contain the pandemic after 3 months of extremely strict lockdown. Here in India, we are currently on the 3rd week of national lockdown. I am not expecting the situation to improve before June-July. Even if the situation gets improved by then, a major event such as the IPL may once again nullify all those efforts.

No, they will not anymore.

Most likely IPL will get cancelled this year or get postponed indefinitely until the situation becomes normal. Sourav Ganguly will be addressing the media tomorrow after a meeting with the BCCI governing body.

Even if Sourav goes ahead with the press meeting tomorrow, there is no guarantee that he will mention anything about the IPL schedule. Yesterday in India, we had more than 1,000 new cases (the largest increase till now), and it looks that the situation is not getting any better. It may take a few months, before the government may be able to control the ground situation. Until then, the BCCI can't plan for the rescheduling of IPL 2020.

[Raja_MBZ]

IPL okay without crowds but not World Cup – Maxwell

https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/04/13/ipl-okay-without-crowds-but-not-world-cup-maxwell/

Let's get everything done without crowds.

[romero121]

If the BCCI stages the tournament in July (around three months from now), then it is going to be a historic blunder. China was able to contain the pandemic after 3 months of extremely strict lockdown. Here in India, we are currently on the 3rd week of national lockdown. I am not expecting the situation to improve before June-July. Even if the situation gets improved by then, a major event such as the IPL may once again nullify all those efforts.

No, they will not anymore.

Most likely IPL will get cancelled this year or get postponed indefinitely until the situation becomes normal. Sourav Ganguly will be addressing the media tomorrow after a meeting with the BCCI governing body.

Even if Sourav goes ahead with the press meeting tomorrow, there is no guarantee that he will mention anything about the IPL schedule. Yesterday in India, we had more than 1,000 new cases (the largest increase till now), and it looks that the situation is not getting any better. It may take a few months, before the government may be able to control the ground situation. Until then, the BCCI can't plan for the rescheduling of IPL 2020.

Yes, at this time the entire committee will never plan for the league to be conducted as per schedule. Surely the discussion will be upon the postpone. At the moment government too won't allow the IPL. From my view everything is a business, and here IPL is a big business. So without people there is no money, and that makes everything to take place when things get to be better and normal as before.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Contrary to what Pakhi posted here, Sourav Ganguly didn't made any big announcement today.

For those who are outside India, I will give a few quick updates on the situation here. There is a mix of good and bad news. The good news is that the rate of growth in the new infections is slowing. But the bad news is that, even now anywhere between 800 to 1,000 people are getting infected per day and that casts a dark cloud on the future of IPL 2020.

The Prime Minister will be addressing the nation tomorrow (on the last day of the lockdown). By all probability, he will be extending the lockdown, by at least two more weeks. However, there are indications that there may be relaxations in a few sectors.

[BitSat19]

IPL okay without crowds but not World Cup – Maxwell

https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/04/13/ipl-okay-without-crowds-but-not-world-cup-maxwell/

Let's get everything done without crowds.

This could be really good as we will go all without crowds because life is more important then this all.

[erikalui]

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/speculation-about-ipl-2020-in-october-november-premature-bcci-treasurer-arun-dhumal-6361014/

I agree with him. The pandemic is a global one and not dependent on only one country's position so even talking about when it will be held now doesn't make sense. The players also need to practice as due to lockdown, their workout also must be affected. International flights in India may take a long time to start so talking about June-July is out of question.

[Vishnu.Reang]

In India, today there was an announcement from the MHA (Ministry of home affairs). A number of relaxations were being declared regarding the lockdown. The ministry has permitted the opening of IT and ITES firms from April 20 onward, with up to 50% staff attendance. This is an encouraging sign from the government and it is clear that they are looking forward to lift the lockdown. I am still not very sure about the IPL, but BCCI is going to try really hard to start it as soon as possible.

[onrise]

In India, today there was an announcement from the MHA (Ministry of home affairs). A number of relaxations were being declared regarding the lockdown. The ministry has permitted the opening of IT and ITES firms from April 20 onward, with up to 50% staff attendance. This is an encouraging sign from the government and it is clear that they are looking forward to lift the lockdown. I am still not very sure about the IPL, but BCCI is going to try really hard to start it as soon as possible.

So finally, we hear from BCCI that the IPL of 2020 is suspended till further notice due the Conon Virus. Though there is still a hope kept alive that it can happen how and when could be a question they need to look at it. But I would say that cancelled for the year and mostly we would be seeing the IPL now in new year considering the schedule for the cricket tournaments of different countries.

[JSRAW]

I was watching Sunil Gavaskar and Ramiz Raja talk in youtube. Mr. S.G was saying that there are very thin chances and now BCCI has only 20 days window for IPL as new deadline for lock down is 3rd May. In normal times IPL final takes place in 23th-ish May every year.

Hindi-Urdu speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95wZeraVmc&t=1786s

[vella85]

Australia has done a great job at keeping the corona virus under control so far however winter is coming soon which could cause the virus to spike but as the country is in lock down it should help steam the cases in winter. Why I say this is because it could be a good sign that the T20 world cup will go ahead as planned if Australia can keep the virus under control.

[Raja_MBZ]

I was watching Sunil Gavaskar and Ramiz Raja talk in youtube. Mr. S.G was saying that there are very thin chances and now BCCI has only 20 days window for IPL as new deadline for lock down is 3rd May. In normal times IPL final takes place in 23th-ish May every year.

Hindi-Urdu speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95wZeraVmc&t=1786s

I think, at this point, it's safe to say that IPL will not be played this year.

Let's hope that we get to see at least the T20i World Cup, without the crowd of course.

[JSRAW]

Australia has done a great job at keeping the corona virus under control so far however winter is coming soon which could cause the virus to spike but as the country is in lock down it should help steam the cases in winter. Why I say this is because it could be a good sign that the T20 world cup will go ahead as planned if Australia can keep the virus under control.

CA or ICC are open with the idea of "Empty stadiums" ? CA already talking with other boards for cooperation? it can't happen if other boards are not on same page.

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Hindi-Urdu speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95wZeraVmc&t=1786s

I think, at this point, it's safe to say that IPL will not be played this year.

Let's hope that we get to see at least the T20i World Cup, without the crowd of course.

Yeah, no need of IPL this year and mini IPL / 20 days IPL is not good too.

[Juggy777]

Australia has done a great job at keeping the corona virus under control so far however winter is coming soon which could cause the virus to spike but as the country is in lock down it should help steam the cases in winter. Why I say this is because it could be a good sign that the T20 world cup will go ahead as planned if Australia can keep the virus under control.

CA or ICC are open with the idea of "Empty stadiums" ? CA already talking with other boards for cooperation? it can't happen if other boards are not on same page.

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Hindi-Urdu speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a95wZeraVmc&t=1786s

I think, at this point, it's safe to say that IPL will not be played this year.

Let's hope that we get to see at least the T20i World Cup, without the crowd of course.

Yeah, no need of IPL this year and mini IPL / 20 days IPL is not good too.

@JSRAW a T20 World Cup without fans is like eating a pizza without cheese on it, and it’ll be a horrible idea as players won’t be pumped up to play those big shots, or do their usual antics as there’s no one to cheer them up. Also I hate to say this but I feel that Allan Border is right, as he’s asking the T20 World Cup to be called off if there’re no fans allowed in the stadium to watch it.

Source:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-14/coronavirus-fan-free-cricket-t20-world-cup-beyond-belief-border/12146378

[JSRAW]

~sbip

@JSRAW a T20 World Cup without fans is like eating a pizza without cheese on it, and it’ll be a horrible idea as players won’t be pumped up to play those big shots, or do their usual antics as there’s no one to cheer them up. Also I hate to say this but I feel that Allan Border is right, as he’s asking the T20 World Cup to be called off if there’re no fans allowed in the stadium to watch it.

Source:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-14/coronavirus-fan-free-cricket-t20-world-cup-beyond-belief-border/12146378

Its true but ICC or any authorities don't have much choice in this case, not to mention they can't take any risk with the spectators life if situation don't gets under control.  @vella85 already mentioned that Aussie Gov doing okay job so let's wait if its Empty stadium or Cancellation.

[verita1]

Some have mentioned a Twenty20 World Cup without spectators and in other sporting events as well. A match without spectators does not make sense, this bad weather of the Coronavirus will end. We just have to be patient and wait, scientists are working against the clock to develop a vaccine Coronavirus. We must be careful experts do not rule out a second wave.

[onrise]

Some have mentioned a Twenty20 World Cup without spectators and in other sporting events as well. A match without spectators does not make sense, this bad weather of the Coronavirus will end. We just have to be patient and wait, scientists are working against the clock to develop a vaccine Coronavirus. We must be careful experts do not rule out a second wave.

Majorly now people have started to believe that it is not going to happen this season and another thing that comes to my mind is that for many people due to impact in business or job etc people would cut their all extra expenses for coming year . So crowd may not be ready to pay extra amount this time in watch IPL in stadiums just in case if it happens and also there could be chance of getting infected with virus unless 100% is removed from the country which means due to precaution some people anyways would not like to take that risk where there is a mass gathering.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Australia has done a great job at keeping the corona virus under control so far however winter is coming soon which could cause the virus to spike but as the country is in lock down it should help steam the cases in winter. Why I say this is because it could be a good sign that the T20 world cup will go ahead as planned if Australia can keep the virus under control.

Dude, are you from Australia? I heard something crazy about that country and perhaps you can verify it. Somewhere I read that a 6-month lockdown was implemented in Australia? Any truth with this? And I checked the stats about the latest COVID 19 situation. Australia is not faring that well. Despite whatever lockdown they have, till date they have 6,500 cases, increasing at a rate of 40-50 per day.