New Delhi, Mar 12: Hailing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for deciding to conduct the first leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL7) in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council (ICC) today termed the move commendable.
“The BCCI’s decision to stage the first part of the IPL 2014 season in the UAE is great news for the people of the UAE and the region. It will complete a remarkable season of cricket in the UAE, which has already seen the successful staging of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier and the U19 Cricket World Cup,” the ICC said in a statement.
The international body also feels that such a move by the BCCI will help cricket grow in West Asia. “This news comes on the back of the on-field success of the UAE national team which has qualified for both the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh and the Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand and has the potential to propel cricket’s profile to new heights in the country,” it said.
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson also assured of providing all the necessary helps to successfully conduct the IPL.
“Recognising the importance of the integrity of the competition, the ICC will provide its full support for the matches in the UAE, including through the provision of anti-corruption services. It will also be a good opportunity for both the BCCI and the ICC to share knowledge and experience as we both strive to deliver memorable events to cricket fans around the world,” Richardson said. (UNI)
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