Play Ipl In England In September As Top Players Will Be There: Kevin Pietersen
The availability of players from world's top two T20 Internationals teams -- England and India -- should prompt the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League (
The IPL was postponed indefinitely last week, after just 29 matches, as Covid-19 cases emerged in the bio-bubble.
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The BCCI, which was left red-faced, is mulling over a window and venues to complete the tournament which still has 31 matches left.
Pietersen said that the matches should be held immediately after the India-England series in September.
"I have seen people talking about the UAE as a possible destination to finish the IPL in September but I actually think that the IPL should move to the UK," said Pietersen in his blog on betway.com.
"There is a window in September after the England v India Test series has finished. All the best Indian players would already be there and all of the best English players would be available as well," added the South African-born English player who was commentating at the IPL.
"Mid-to-late September is the most beautiful time in the UK. They could use Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and the two London grounds… There is also a good chance that crowds will be allowed in the grounds and there will be great atmospheres," he further added.
"I have played internationals against India - one in particular in a World T20 against India at Lord's - when it has felt like an away game because of how well Indian cricket is supported in the UK."
