One of the main reasons for the success and the reach of Indian premier league is the participation of the quality foreign players which makes the league competitive at its best. The amount of exposure that the domestic Indian players get when played with the top tier players from other nations is second to none. In a recent survey by cricvizz, the quality of the IPL has been way above the likes of some of the bilateral T20I games which only shows the intensity with which the league is played.
In an unavoidable situation, this edition of the cash rich league has been postponed indefinitely owing to the corona virus pandemic and as the situation is easing a bit, BCCI are taking all the necessary actions for the league to take place sometime this year
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The latest news in the development is that this edition of the IPL might happen without the participation of the foreign players due to the difficulties in travelling and logistics. The chairman of the IPL governing council and the former Indian player in Brijesh Patel said that they are ready to conduct the IPL without the foreign players if the situation demands. He said,
I think by then (September-October), international travel would have started. Preferably, we would want international cricketers participating. But it’s not that we can’t have it with only Indian players
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There are several overseas players who are eager to take part in the highly competent league such as the likes of David Warner, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes. The aforementioned players have openly stated that they would love to play this edition of IPL if it goes ahead. There is also no doubt that the Australian board will give the NOC for their players to participate in the league. Only time can tell what is in store for the cricket fans