Questions Will Be Asked If IPL Is Played During T20 WC Window: Inzamam-ul-Haq

Several reports have suggested that the BCCI is looking to host IPL 2020, during the same window if T20 WC gets officially pushed back.

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Lahore: The T20 World Cup, currently scheduled to be played in Australia from 18th October till November 15 is most likely set to get postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Pakistan cricket team's former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq believes questions will be asked if the this year's IPL is played during the window currently set for the T20 World Cup. ALSO WATCH | WATCH: Aakash Chopra Reacts To Shahid Afridi's Jibe At Indian players 

"It's almost decided that T20 World Cup won't take place this year. Only the announcement regarding the same is yet to come. According to inside sources, the World Cup is not happening this year," Inzamam said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

"Australia have the right to say that they can't manage a tournament with 18 teams as it won't be an easy task.

"New Zealand became the first country to declare themselves as corona-free. If New Zealand and Australia had joined forces to host the tournament then something could have been done," he added.

Several reports have suggested that the BCCI is looking to host IPL 2020, during the same window if T20 WC gets officially pushed back. Inzamam believes ICC should give preference to international tournaments over domestic leagues.

"There are rumours coming in that the T20 World Cup could've clashed with the IPL and India's tour of Australia and if those had to be postponed then it would have caused huge financial damages," the former Pakistan skipper said.

"The Indian board has always been very strong and they have a big clout in the ICC.

"If Australia says they can't host the tournament then it's fine but questions will be asked if another tournament of such magnitude is played around the same time.

"Also, such message shouldn't be given to the public that despite being an international body they are giving preference to domestic competitions. If this happens then young players and international players will start to focus towards private leagues," he added.

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