IPL 2021: Eoin Morgan, the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has confirmed that he will play in the Indian Premier League’s second leg, which will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
Following the postponement of England’s limited-overs tour to Bangladesh, limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan has stated he will return to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders in the rescheduled second half of the IPL in the UAE. “It’s a whole individual decision,” Morgan remarked after his London Spirit side was defeated by Northern Superchargers in the Hundred at Lord’s on Tuesday night, according to ESPNcricinfo.In any case, I believe it was a win-win situation. We’d be playing under unfamiliar conditions if we went to Bangladesh. If some players go to the IPL, they’ll play in conditions similar to the World Cup, or they’ll rest if they need to. Between now and then, we have a lot of cricket to play. “We’ve planned on the tour continuing — that’s been part of our planning for a long time now — but, given the nature of how we now compete and live our lives, it’s not a bad idea for guys to either take time off or go to the IPL if they feel refreshed and have the energy.”
On Tuesday morning, sources close to the situation told ANI that the BCCI had received the green light from the England and Wales Cricket Board for the participation of English players and that this is a perfect example of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah’s excellent working relationship with the English and Bangladesh cricket boards.
“For the restart of the IPL in the UAE, English players will be accessible. The BCCI has given its approval. This demonstrates the secretary’s excellent working relationship with both the ECB and the BCB “According to the source.
The BCCI revealed the itinerary for the remainder of the IPL 2021, which would be hosted in the United Arab Emirates, last month. A total of 31 matches will be contested over the course of 27 days.
The 14th season will resume on September 19 in Dubai, following a postponement in May due to the COVID-19 epidemic, with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.