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XtraTime Web Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally sent their official confirmation to Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for staging the IPL 2020. Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Counil chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed the development to Khaleej Times on Sunday.
The ECB had earlier sent the proposal to the BCCI in April. Patel did confirm to the media a few days back that the cash rich league will be staged in UAE from September 19-November 08. On Sunday the Indian cricket board finally sent their official confirmation to the Emirates Cricket Board.

“Yes, we have sent the acceptance letter to the Emirates Cricket Board and both the boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament,” Khaleej Times quoted Brijesh Patel.

Patel also confirmed that the eight IPL franchises – Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab and the Royal Challengers Bangalore – will hold their respective pre-tournament training camps in the UAE.
“The teams need at least three to four weeks to prepare for the tournament,” said Patel before adding that the training camps will be held in the UAE in a ‘bio-secure’ environment.”

The IPL Governing Council will be meeting this week to finalize the format, schedule and dates of the tournament this season.