[vamsi.kona]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Would crowds be allowed in stadiums ? Would be weird watching with no crowds.

I don't think crowds would be allowed. Even if allowed I think it would be about 15-20% capacity. Might look weird but I think we have to get used to this new normal till there is a vaccine.

[libranof1987]

Originally Posted by Mr. Nobody

Would crowds be allowed in stadiums ? Would be weird watching with no crowds.

Originally Posted by vamsi.kona

I don't think crowds would be allowed. Even if allowed I think it would be about 15-20% capacity. Might look weird but I think we have to get used to this new normal till there is a vaccine.

A friend is in UAE and confirmed that crowds will be allowed. At least as of now. What %, no idea.

F1, Football, Tennis are already being played without crowds; this wouldn't be too different. There isn't any crowd for domestic matches anyway so players know the feeling.

[Venkatesh]

Vivo will no longer be the official sponsor of the Indian Premier League 2020 season. The development comes after BCCI and Vivo decided to suspend their partnership.

BCCI is expected to issue a new RFP (Request for Proposal) to pick a replacement sponsor - likely short-term for this season.

The 13th edition of the IPL is set to be held from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE. The 53-day tournament is set to witness the afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches will start at 7:30 PM IST.

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timelin...sion=true&s=09

[jigar]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Vivo will no longer be the official sponsor of the Indian Premier League 2020 season. The development comes after BCCI and Vivo decided to suspend their partnership.

BCCI is expected to issue a new RFP (Request for Proposal) to pick a replacement sponsor - likely short-term for this season.

The 13th edition of the IPL is set to be held from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE. The 53-day tournament is set to witness the afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches will start at 7:30 PM IST.

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/timelin...sion=true&s=09

Byju's and Coco-Cola are likely to bid for sponsorship of the 13th Edition of IPL

Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/in...t-5652541.html

[AZT]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

The development comes after BCCI and Vivo decided to suspend their partnership.

It was Vivo themselves which decided to pull out

Setback for BCCI as Vivo pulls out of IPL in wake of backlash

The decision comes a day after the cricket board said that it will retain the Chinese sponsor. Spokespeople for BCCI and Vivo declined to comment on the development.
Vivo, which still has three years of the sponsorship deal worth ₹1,320 crore left, is likely to return to sponsor the T20 tournament from 2021 to 2023.

[Amit_breakfree]

Is it time for JPL (Jio Premier League)?

Though this would create conflict of interest between MI and IPL. It would be interesting to see which corporate comes up because of the current economic condition.

[hothatchaway]

Originally Posted by Amit_breakfree

Is it time for JPL (Jio Premier League)?

Though this would create conflict of interest between MI and IPL. It would be interesting to see which corporate comes up because of the current economic condition.

"Conflicts" of interest can be managed. Experienced legal practitioners exist, it's a question of expediency.

With big money at stake I don't see the ownership of MI being a stumbling block

[Amit_breakfree]

Originally Posted by hothatchaway

"Conflicts" of interest can be managed. Experienced legal practitioners exist, it's a question of expediency.

Agree, legalities can be sorted out.

However, MI winning the title (fair and square) in a championship sponsored by Jio may not go down with a few people - especially Indian media. Of course, I am just speculating.

However, this shouldn't be an issue as Amazon and Unacademy are already in the race (https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/...-report/633275).

[AtheK]

This is a good one

https://youtu.be/1UbkYVtoQlo

[Venkatesh]

Dream11 has bagged the title sponsorship of the IPL for the 2020 for the whopping amount of Rs 222 crore.



https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020...-rs-222-crore/

[AtheK]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Dream11 has bagged the title sponsorship of the IPL for the 2020 for the whopping amount of Rs 222 crore.

Attachment 2044519

https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2020...-rs-222-crore/

Not exactly whooping when BCCI were scheduled to get 440 Crores from Vivo for this season, BCCI have actually lost out on whopping amount of 218 Crores.

[Venkatesh]

IPL 2020 schedule is out





https://www.iplt20.com/news/206478/b...eam11-ipl-2020

[Abhi5868]

Since the teams are playing on a foreign turf does the home and away really matter? Because unlike the South African edition here the games are being held only on three stadiums.

[m8002?]

How's the heat at 2pm in UAE in the summers? Is it healthy to play matches at those times?

[hemanth.anand]

Originally Posted by Abhi5868

Since the teams are playing on a foreign turf does the home and away really matter? Because unlike the South African edition here the games are being held only on three stadiums.

It's more to keep the same format that we are used to -Two teams play each other twice and never meet in the same Venue.

The one team which would've played more games in a particular venue compared to the other can consider that venue as their "home". Doesn't make a big difference to the 40overs, but this will be used in the allotment of dressing rooms, who spins the coin at the toss etc...