Hosting IPL matches in SL ruled out

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Sri Lanka, the fourth venue for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which was under consideration, has been ruled out for hosting the matches due to prospect of rains in the island country during the period, Indian media reported.

The matches may not be played in India because of the general elections due in April-May.

The Indian Home Ministry has already made it clear that in view of the Lok Sabha elections, providing security for IPL matches will not be possible for it.

Therefore, the BCCI has options of holding the matches in South Africa, Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates, said the Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.

“We are in touch with the Home Ministry and a decision will be taken on March 5.

“We are keen to allow half of the tournament to be conducted outside the country and bring

it back to India when the general elections are over in May,” said Board vice-president Rajiv Shukla.

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Bawnis Kalubaba Monday, 03 March 2014 04:49 AM

Opportunist India trying to pass the ball to SriLanka showing the Election reason. No... baba no IPL in SriLanka.

Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 03 March 2014 06:50 AM

We do not need IPL here anyway given the current attitude of Indians towards Sri Lanka.

Rizvi Monday, 03 March 2014 09:43 PM

It's IPL so don't host in SL. via DM Android App

azi Monday, 03 March 2014 11:10 PM

can have it in friendly bangladesh.....may get on arrival visa within shortly..... via DM Android App

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