Sourav Ganguly reveals if there’s any mega auction to happen before IPL 2021

As the continuous thirteenth version of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) is going towards its business end, three establishments in particular Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been dispensed with from the competition.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) is done with the league stage matches. Four teams that are eliminated from the IPL 2020 are Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Four teams that qualified for the playoffs are Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

IPL 2020 has made all the franchises very much aware of the abilities in their squads. Few teams might be looking for the mega auction for IPL 2021 so as to add more strength to their squads and return with a more balanced team in the following edition of the IPL. The franchises were anticipating a mega auction in the near future to give a new look to their squads.

Nonetheless, there were reports that the mega auction which was booked to occur before IPL 2021 is probably going to be rejected because of COVID-19. Despite the fact that no official declaration was made, Sourav Ganguly revealed that BCCI is yet to decide whether there will be a mini or mega auction for 2021.

BCCI looking to host IPL 2021 in India

Sourav Ganguly recently said that the BCCI hasn’t chosen anything yet. The BCCI wants this season to finish up to take a call further.

Further, Ganguly expressed that BCCI is enthusiastic about facilitating an auction for the 2021 edition of the IPL. This will only happen if the COVID-19 scenario improves in the nation and a vaccine is set up. Ganguly additionally referenced that their main goal will be to hold the tournament in India. They will hold UAE as a back-up choice for IPL 2021. The following season is probably going to start in April or May of 2021.

The 2020 edition of the IPL has been one of the most energizing seasons ever. All eight establishments were battling hard to secure a spot in the playoffs. Additionally, this is the first occasion when the group that came last in the points table, has 12 points.

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