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In what can be called a major development, the fifteenth edition of the Indian T20 league is most likely going to be held in Maharashtra and Ahmedabad. According to a report by The Times of India, the BCCI has decided that this edition of the league will take place in these two states.
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This report further states that the league stage matches are expected to take place in Maharashtra, and the playoffs will be held in Ahmedabad. Earlier, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, confirmed that the Indian T20 league will start in March, and will be played until the end of May.
“As of now, the Board is mulling organising the league stage in Maharashtra, and the playoffs in Ahmedabad," said a source. The board organised a meeting with its office-bearers on Thursday, following which they decided to conduct this year's edition in India.
25% crowd allowed in the Indian T20 league 2022: Reports
It is to be noted that if the COVID-19 situation worsen in India, the tournament will be moved to the UAE. As far as the venues in Maharashtra are concerned, the league stages will mostly be conducted in a few selected stadiums - the Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium in Cricket Club of India, the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Gahunje, near Pune.
The playoffs, meanwhile, will be conducted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. As for the spectators being allowed, if the COVID-19 situation is under control, then 25% crowd could be allowed. Besides, the Maharashtra government is keen on conducting sporting events as long as a strict bio-bubble is maintained.
“If the number of positive cases aren’t high around that time, the state government authorities are likely to allow around 25% capacity crowds for this year’s IPL. Even in the present situation, the Maharashtra government, as per its last order on covid norms, is keen to organize national and international sporting events as long as a strict bio-bubble, and all the covid protocols are maintained," said a source.