News Desk
DUBAI: The Emirates Cricket Board has rejected India’s request to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Dubai, citing that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had already made arrangements to hold matches there.
According to sources, India approached the Emirates Cricket Board on May 8, requesting to host the IPL matches in Dubai. In response, the Board confirmed that the PCB, under the chairmanship of Mohsin Naqvi, had already made prior arrangements for holding Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Dubai.
The Emirates Cricket Board had already been informed about the PCB’s plans for the PSL matches, and when the Indian board made its request, it was informed that Pakistan had already made prior contact.
India’s failure to secure Dubai as a venue has led to the indefinite postponement of the IPL. According to reports in the Indian media, the Indian Board is now exploring the possibility of scheduling the IPL in September, which could clash with the Asia Cup, making its hosting uncertain.
