Part of 2019 IPL may shift to the UAE due to general elections (Lead)

Kolkata April 25 (IANS) A part of the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the general elections in 2019 a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official said.

"Due to the Lok Sabha elections the IPL next year may take place in the UAE " the BCCI official said on condition of anonymity.

"There could be a possibility of a part of the IPL being shifted like last time. It will depend on the general election dates " the official added.

The first two weeks of the 2014 IPL was also played in the UAE after the BCCI was forced to shift the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament outside the country because of the Lok Sabha elections in April-May.

The 11th edition of the IPL is currently underway. In 2009 the second edition of the IPL was hosted by South Africa.

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