Xtra Time Web Desk: Former England cricketer turned commentator Kevin Pietersen on Friday said cricket boards around the world should not schedule any bilateral series during the IPL season. According to Pietersen, IPL is the biggest show in town.
He tweeted, “Cricket boards need to realise that the @IPL is the biggest show in town. DO NOT schedule ANY international games whilst it’s on. V v v simple!,”
The former England cricketer have been closely associated with the cash rich league since its inception in 2008, in the role of a cricketer and now as a commentator for host broadcaster.
Apart from India, England, Australia, New Zealand and West Indies have decided not to schedule any series in the middle of the IPL. Currently South Africa is involved in a white ball series against Pakistan at home. The series between New Zealand and Bangladesh recently got over.
Cricket South Africa has decided to release their IPL bound players after the second ODI against Pakistan so that they can make themselves available from the beginning of the season.
The IPL 2021 is scheduled to begin on April 9 with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.