David Warner, the Australian opener, stated he is quite certain that he and his fellow countrymen will participate in this year's IPL if the global health crisis forces a postponement of the T20 World Cup.
Australian opener David Warner said that he is very positive and sure of him and other Australian players will play in this year’s IPL if the T20 World Cup is indeed postponed due to the global pandemic.
Earl Eddings, the head of Australian cricket, suggested that hosting a 16-team tournament during October and November is currently unrealistic. In a report by India Today, Warner mentioned that he is positive about playing in the IPL if the ICC pushes the World Cup back. The key, however, is securing the necessary permits from the government and Cricket Australia; once that official green light is given, the players are ready and willing to jump in.
During their last discussion regarding the T20 World Cup's future, the ICC decided to wait a few weeks to see how the pandemic evolved. No definitive decision on the schedule has been reached yet. In the meantime, the BCCI is looking for a viable timeframe to hold the IPL while waiting for the ICC's final word. The Indian board remains confident that the tournament can happen this year and is considering hosting the entire event at a single location to ensure player safety.
BCCI is exploring its options for a viable timeline for this year’s IPL all while waiting for a final decision on the international event from ICC. The Indian cricket board is confident of conducting IPL this year. Keeping players safety in mind they are also planning the whole tournament to be hosted in a single venue.