BCCI and IPL franchise differences on organizing abroad came to light

New Delhi, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is undoubtedly divided on where to hold the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the franchises are clear that they want the league to be held in India. This came to light when IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel said that if the situation in India does not improve with the coronavirus, then organizing the league may be an option.

An official of the IPL franchise said that it is very important for the league to be in India, not only for the franchise but also for the country's cricket fans. He said, "Let us leave the system issue for a minute." Just think what message will you give when you take IPL out of the country? That the situation is not good for holding tournaments in India? This means that the situation is not normal.

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Having IPL in India at the moment means giving hope to people in India. Cricket is the religion here and you cannot deny the positive impact of IPL in India, even at a time when the country is going through bad times. Now let's come to the systemic issue. It would be very bad.

What will happen in India that if foreign players come then they will have to quarantine? But, if we go out then we have to make sure that every team, which is a group of 25-30 people, is quarantined. This is not a good situation at a time when we are not earning gate money, only we will get money from broadcasting.

Another official from other franchises also agreed and said that there was an appeal from other boards to host, but the franchisee did not think about it even once.

He said, "When the tournament went to South Africa in 2009, it had a financial impact for a year. Don't forget the status of whether it will be BCCI or franchisee to bear the expenses. The IPL in UAE in 2014 was much better as only a part of the IPL was played out. But in the current situation you cannot exclude half the IPL. Also, you have to keep in mind that the franchises and the BCCI have not proposed to take out the IPL.

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Foreign boards have sent invitations. As a franchisee we definitely want IPL to be in India as it is identified with India. "Another franchise official said," This time there will be no meet-up sessions and there will be no off-field activities. Sponsor engagement is a big part in IPL, but it will not happen this time and will happen in a very controlled manner. Hence why the company, whose business is not in UAE or Sri Lanka, will take out IPL. There is already a hit on the brand value as the matches can only be seen on television.