IPL Mutual Pool Discussion.

[AB de Royse777]

BCCI boards searching now window for IPL, may be mini IPL in September. No way it will run before that. In India even here is full lockdown for next 3 weeks, and most probably it will extend after that.

I read some news and this really is not looking good but what is this mini IPL? Instead of 6 teams and 3 matches each are they going to reduce the number or what? I hope my numbers are correct by the way.

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[deadley]

BCCI boards searching now window for IPL, may be mini IPL in September. No way it will run before that. In India even here is full lockdown for next 3 weeks, and most probably it will extend after that.

I read some news and this really is not looking good but what is this mini IPL? Instead of 6 teams and 3 matches each are they going to reduce the number or what? I hope my numbers are correct by the way.

First of all there are 8 teams and they play each other twice, home and away format. Now most probably it will be in format where matches will be reduces to 1 against each team. Main problem in September, all International players will be busy in duty of their national team, so BCCI board searching option where mostly players will be available. May be 15-20 days IPL instead of 50 days.

[JSRAW]

BCCI boards searching now window for IPL, may be mini IPL in September. No way it will run before that. In India even here is full lockdown for next 3 weeks, and most probably it will extend after that.

I read some news and this really is not looking good but what is this mini IPL? Instead of 6 teams and 3 matches each are they going to reduce the number or what? I hope my numbers are correct by the way.

I posted this info in T-20 thread before last week and we discussed this in details (kinda) . BCCI and Stakeholders did some brainstorming on it and it seems Last window is around 1st may, if delayed then they might want to cancel the tournament due to their busy schedule.

BCCI presents IPL franchises with eight Six different schedules for IPL 2020

Small updates on schedule presented by BCCI if everything calms down, TDLR for Prominent schedule

-If IPL starts at 16 April - Total 46 days and 60 matches tournament - 14 matches per team - 17 afternoon fixtures
-If IPL starts at 20 April - Total 42 days and 44 matches tournament - 10 matches per team
-If IPL starts at 1st May - Total 31 days and 32 matches tournament - 7 matches per team - 6 afternoon fixtures

* Only 5-6 dedicated venue depending on clearance.
* 1st May seems last window.

[deadley]

BCCI boards searching now window for IPL, may be mini IPL in September. No way it will run before that. In India even here is full lockdown for next 3 weeks, and most probably it will extend after that.

I read some news and this really is not looking good but what is this mini IPL? Instead of 6 teams and 3 matches each are they going to reduce the number or what? I hope my numbers are correct by the way.

I posted this info in T-20 thread before last week and we discussed this in details (kinda) . BCCI and Stakeholders did some brainstorming on it and it seems Last window is around 1st may, if delayed then they might want to cancel the tournament due to their busy schedule.

There is no way to run any sports events in May, Corona impact not reducing at all, so no one going to take risk until it will calm down fully. If situation was not that bad, PM did not announced full lockdown for 3 weeks and we dont know it will go beyond that or not.

[JSRAW]

There is no way to run any sports events in May, Corona impact not reducing at all, so no one going to take risk until it will calm down fully. If situation was not that bad, PM did not announced full lockdown for 3 weeks and we dont know it will go beyond that or not.

This plan came out last week and situation changed completely with in a week. so yeah you might be spot on.
I am not holding my breathe on IPL anyway. i am in favor of if BCCI cancels the tournament this year as this risk is not worth it IMO.

[AB de Royse777]

First of all there are 8 teams and they play each other twice, home and away format.

Yeah you have me here. That's why I doubted about my number LOL

Now most probably it will be in format where matches will be reduces to 1 against each team. Main problem in September, all International players will be busy in duty of their national team, so BCCI board searching option where mostly players will be available. May be 15-20 days IPL instead of 50 days.

So it's basically reducing 7 matches (again if my match is correct) but main concern will be the fitness of the players. With the busy international schedule (those who will be international team of-course) the player will struggles.

I posted this info in T-20 thread before last week and we discussed this in details (kinda) . BCCI and Stakeholders did some brainstorming on it and it seems Last window is around 1st may, if delayed then they might want to cancel the tournament due to their busy schedule.

I missed it.

i am in favor of if BCCI cancels the tournament this year as this risk is not worth it IMO.

Instead of having 7 group matches, cancellation is better in my opinion.

[UmerIdrees]

i am in favor of if BCCI cancels the tournament this year as this risk is not worth it IMO.

Instead of having 7 group matches, cancellation is better in my opinion.

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?
There is no sign of coronavirus conditions getting better world wide and hence i have no clue when they will be planning to conduct this tournament.

[akhjob]

i am in favor of if BCCI cancels the tournament this year as this risk is not worth it IMO.

Instead of having 7 group matches, cancellation is better in my opinion.

When they are more focussed on the revenue, they'll always search for a way to conduct the tournament. But things are not in their favour right now. If the pandemic conditions improved because of the self-quarantine throughout the world, then maybe we'll have IPL on May 1. Anything before that is not possible IMO.

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?
There is no sign of coronavirus conditions getting better world wide and hence i have no clue when they will be planning to conduct this tournament.

This is what Ganguly has told the media a few days back

“I can’t say anything at the moment. We are at the same place where we were on the day we postponed. Nothing has changed in the last 10 days. So, I don’t have an answer to it. Status quo remains,”

[AB de Royse777]

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?

There are no official decision yet I think. But if they need to have one with only one match against each others in the group stage then I will be voting for cancellation. I know I will not enjoy it much. 

akhjob already has you answer.

When they are more focussed on the revenue, they'll always search for a way to conduct the tournament. But things are not in their favour right now. If the pandemic conditions improved because of the self-quarantine throughout the world, then maybe we'll have IPL on May 1. Anything before that is not possible IMO.

What is the current situation in there now? Improving or going down as we speak?
For IPL we need things to get better globally or foreign players are not going to visit their and without foreign players I do not think IPL will be much attractive and there will be much money too.

[akhjob]

What is the current situation in there now? Improving or going down as we speak?
For IPL we need things to get better globally or foreign players are not going to visit their and without foreign players I do not think IPL will be much attractive and there will be much money too.

I wouldn't say that the condition is improving. India is still in the early stages of an outbreak. Currently, the growth rate is around 1.2 as mentioned by the media hence Modi (Prime Minister) announced a 21-day lockdown starting 25 March to 15 April. Prior to that, we had a lockdown on 22nd March(Sunday) except for that almost everyone was going to work and the cities were crowded as usual. Even after the lockdown, in my State(13 during lockdown), since the numbers are low, individuals are completely irresponsible and were all roaming in the streets without proper awareness (Now its 29).  But Police and Revenue staffs have been employed to reduce the movement of the masses. Neighbouring states are doing ok except for Kerala with the lockdown. As of now, I can't say that conditions are improving if the growth rate is not curtailed, India may even surpass US and Italy  Btw, being a Revenue Staff, I have 1-day duty on 31st. Let's see how this goes.

Edit: As per covid19india.org/, the number is still growing I see no improvement. 61 new cases today.

[Vishnu.Reang]

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?
There is no sign of coronavirus conditions getting better world wide and hence i have no clue when they will be planning to conduct this tournament.

LOL... Is it possible to have the IPL in Q4 2020, and then another edition just 3-4 months later? Do you expect the other cricket boards to agree to this? Also, there will be some viewer fatigue. If they move ahead with their plans for an IPL edition later this year, then the viewership figures for the next year's tournament is going to be really low. I know it is going to be very hard for the BCCI to part with all that money. But still I would tell them that cancellation is the best option they got right now.

[mersal]

What is the current situation in there now? Improving or going down as we speak?
For IPL we need things to get better globally or foreign players are not going to visit their and without foreign players I do not think IPL will be much attractive and there will be much money too.

Probably there will be no sport even across the world for the next 3 months at least because the damage done by corona affected many countries people's economy so they are not in a situation to spend money on entertainment even if the situation allows to conduct sport events.

Btw, being a Revenue Staff, I have 1-day duty on 31st. Let's see how this goes.

Edit: As per covid19india.org/, the number is still growing I see no improvement. 61 new cases today.

Wear n95 masks ad stay away from any individuals while you are working.Be safe buddy.

[virasog]

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?
There is no sign of coronavirus conditions getting better world wide and hence i have no clue when they will be planning to conduct this tournament.

LOL... Is it possible to have the IPL in Q4 2020, and then another edition just 3-4 months later? Do you expect the other cricket boards to agree to this? Also, there will be some viewer fatigue. If they move ahead with their plans for an IPL edition later this year, then the viewership figures for the next year's tournament is going to be really low. I know it is going to be very hard for the BCCI to part with all that money. But still I would tell them that cancellation is the best option they got right now.

Isn't it better to have some sort of tournament in the year rather than completely abandon it ?  If they can limit the duration of this year IPL and less matches are played between each team, then most of the problems can be solved. Cricket board will also agree to it, players will also get the money and the spectators will also enjoy the matches.

[AB de Royse777]

India may even surpass US and Italy  

India is one of the largest populated country so no wonder they will surpass US, Italy or china if they really do not take it seriously. It's not only in India but in others countie in East side. And problem here is that the authority will have not control if it spreads exponentially. They will not have proper equipment even to test the patients. My understanding is that most of the people live under poverty and they do not have any sort of medical insurance.

Btw, being a Revenue Staff, I have 1-day duty on 31st. Let's see how this goes.

I hope you guys practice proper PPE.

[UmerIdrees]

Any confirm news of IPL being cancelled this year or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?

There are no official decision yet I think. But if they need to have one with only one match against each others in the group stage then I will be voting for cancellation. I know I will not enjoy it much.  

akhjob already has you answer.

Although you have strike your reply, still where will you vote for cancellation    
Do you think there will be any such voting ?

Isn't it better to have some sort of tournament in the year rather than completely abandon it ?  If they can limit the duration of this year IPL and less matches are played between each team, then most of the problems can be solved. Cricket board will also agree to it, players will also get the money and the spectators will also enjoy the matches.

Well, when we think of IPL its a full 2 months of non-stop cricketing action and anything less than that will not be accepted by many, including me.

[AB de Royse777]

Although you have strike your reply, still where will you vote for cancellation    
Do you think there will be any such voting ?

Aren't you the one who is the conspiracy theorist according to JSRAW and he is very right if it's you :-P
I was not talking about real voting but just to express my thought however I like your humor :-D

[JSRAW]

or will they move it to 3rd or 4th quarter this year ?

Schedule of all T-20 Domestic leagues.

You can see other countries already has their own T-20 leagues to run and in between everybody has International / Bilateral cricket commitment as well. So i would be very surprise if IPL moves into Q3 or Q4. Its safe to say No_IPL this year.

Edit : And don't forget we have T-20 world too this year (Oct). Even WC could get cancel if situation gets out of the hand.

[Vishnu.Reang]

^^^^ If they goes ahead with a mini-IPL , then it is going to be a historic blunder. First of all, many of the international players won't be available. And adding to that, the revenue will be much less than what they are expecting, since the duration will be curtailed. And additionally, any mini-IPL this year can have a negative impact on the revenues for next year (for IPL 2021). It's not rocket science. All Sourav Ganguly has to do, is to call a press conference and inform that the IPL for this year is cancelled. They need to reimburse the sponsors, franchises and the players. But given how vast their reserves are, I don't think that it is going to be a problem for the BCCI.

[UmerIdrees]

Although you have strike your reply, still where will you vote for cancellation    
Do you think there will be any such voting ?

Aren't you the one who is the conspiracy theorist according to JSRAW and he is very right if it's you :-P
I was not talking about real voting but just to express my thought however I like your humor :-D

Yes, You are right but it is not easy to achieve this title,
You need a lot of reading to become conspiracy theorist and not everyone can do that. 

[AB de Royse777]

Yes, You are right but it is not easy to achieve this title,
You need a lot of reading to become conspiracy theorist and not everyone can do that.  

By any means I did not have any attempt to discredit your skill, in fact I appreciated it :-P

This calendar looks very tight and the situation we are in now is going to change it massively to cope with the re-scheduling. Let's hope that we go back to normal lifestyle very soon.