{"id":32271,"date":"2020-08-03T09:12:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T05:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovindubai.com\/?p=32271"},"modified":"2021-06-28T16:49:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T12:49:08","slug":"uae-ipl-2020-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/uae-ipl-2020-host\/","title":{"rendered":"The UAE Will Host The IPL 2020!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Confirmed: The Indian Premier League, IPL 2020,\u00a0 is coming to the UAE!<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave the sign of approval on Sunday, allowing for the professional Twenty20 cricket league to be held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The league will feature eight teams, each team will have 24 players with unlimited COVID-19 substitutes. The 13th edition of the league will run from September 19 to November 10 and news of live cricket returning on UAE grounds is huge for fans!<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 measures for fans and supporters wishing to watch the cricket have yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<h2>Live cricket on the way! This is the announcement people were hoping for<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) confirms that they have received the official &#39;Letter of Intent&#39; from BCCI to host the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7xAkrsi71U\">https:\/\/t.co\/7xAkrsi71U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmiratesCricket\/status\/1287686084013559810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>The final will be played on November 10<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udce3 The BIG Announcement we were all waiting for!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f SEPTEMBER 19 &#8211; NOVEMBER 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL2020<\/a> in the UAE \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n<p>\u23f0 10 day games starting at 15:30 IST; all evening games begin at 19:30 IST<\/p>\n<p>Here we come! \ud83d\udc2a\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CantWait?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CantWait<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KorboLorboJeetbo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KorboLorboJeetbo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CricketIsBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CricketIsBack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KKR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cricket<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MaclTPM1f7\">pic.twitter.com\/MaclTPM1f7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KKRiders\/status\/1289963048682184705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Chinese backer VIVO will be the title sponsor of the event despite previous protests<\/h2>\n<p>This year, the IPL reviewed its sponsorships following public backlash over Chinese-connected sponsorship deals. The people&#8217;s outcry came after the killing of 20 Indian soldiers by Chinese forces over a Himalayan border dispute.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Governing Council&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL2020<\/a> confirmations (subject to clearances from Govt. of India) &#8212; <\/p>\n<p>Host: UAE [Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi]<br \/>Dates: September 19 &#8211; November 10<br \/>Squad Limit: 24 players per team<br \/>Title Sponsor: VIVO<\/p>\n<p>Bring it on !! \ud83d\udcaa<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dSS0K8T7ev\">https:\/\/t.co\/dSS0K8T7ev<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricbuzz\/status\/1289962856205623298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Some supporters will not support the event due to Chinese sponsorship<\/h2>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/arnabofficial7\/status\/1290102633898708993?s=20<\/p>\n<h2>UAE cricket facilities have been readying themselves for the eventuality of hosting the IPL after hosting it for the first time in 2014 due to general elections taking place in India<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2020\/08\/28164753\/IPL-2020.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<p>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/the-uae-will-host-the-t20-cricket-world-cup\"> The UAE Will Host The T20 Cricket World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Following UAE\u2019s role in hosting the IPL, The Board of Control for Cricket in India is proposing to shift the T20 World Cup to the Emirates due to the challenging COVID situation in India.<\/p>\n<p>The Board stated the decision will be made in the next couple of days and will be conveyed to the International Cricket Council, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/lifestyle\/sports\/india-set-shift-t20-world-cup-uae-due-pandemic-sources-2021-06-26\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Confirmed: The Indian Premier League, IPL 2020,\u00a0 is coming to the UAE! 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The league will feature eight teams, each team will have 24 players with unlimited COVID-19 substitutes. The 13th edition of the league will run from September 19 to November 10 and news of live cricket returning on UAE grounds is huge for fans!<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 measures for fans and supporters wishing to watch the cricket have yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<h2>Live cricket on the way! This is the announcement people were hoping for<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) confirms that they have received the official &#39;Letter of Intent&#39; from BCCI to host the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7xAkrsi71U\">https:\/\/t.co\/7xAkrsi71U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmiratesCricket\/status\/1287686084013559810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>The final will be played on November 10<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udce3 The BIG Announcement we were all waiting for!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f SEPTEMBER 19 &#8211; NOVEMBER 10: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL2020<\/a> in the UAE \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea<\/p>\n<p>\u23f0 10 day games starting at 15:30 IST; all evening games begin at 19:30 IST<\/p>\n<p>Here we come! \ud83d\udc2a\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CantWait?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CantWait<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KorboLorboJeetbo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KorboLorboJeetbo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CricketIsBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CricketIsBack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/KKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#KKR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Cricket<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MaclTPM1f7\">pic.twitter.com\/MaclTPM1f7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KKRiders\/status\/1289963048682184705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>Chinese backer VIVO will be the title sponsor of the event despite previous protests<\/h2>\n<p>This year, the IPL reviewed its sponsorships following public backlash over Chinese-connected sponsorship deals. The people&#8217;s outcry came after the killing of 20 Indian soldiers by Chinese forces over a Himalayan border dispute.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Governing Council&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL2020<\/a> confirmations (subject to clearances from Govt. of India) &#8212; <\/p>\n<p>Host: UAE [Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi]<br \/>Dates: September 19 &#8211; November 10<br \/>Squad Limit: 24 players per team<br \/>Title Sponsor: VIVO<\/p>\n<p>Bring it on !! \ud83d\udcaa<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dSS0K8T7ev\">https:\/\/t.co\/dSS0K8T7ev<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricbuzz\/status\/1289962856205623298?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" 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