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XtraTime Web Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked for permission from the Government of India to host the cash rich league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between the last week of September to the first week of November.Following ICC's decision to postpone the T20 World Cup to 2021, the IPL GC called for an immediate meeting on Friday to zero down on the venue and schedule of the 2020 IPL which has been indefinitely postponed due to COVID-19. BCCI's move to seek permission from the Centre comes a day after the World cup was postponed. 

“We have sent a request letter to the concerned ministry with central govt seeking its permission to hold IPL in UAE between September end and November first week. We are hopeful things will get better and we will get a final clearance", told IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.  

The seventh season of the IPL, in 2014, was held in UAE where the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as champions. A part of the tournament was held outside India due to the 2014 General elections being held at the same time. this will be the third time the IPL will be hosted outside the country.