As of now, nothing has been decided yet: BCCI source on venues for IPL 2021

Earlier this week, there were reports stating that Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Kolkata have been shortlisted to host the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. 

Speaking to ANI, a source within the BCCI has reportedly revealed that the Board hasn’t taken any decisions over the venues to host the upcoming season. It is also understood that the BCCI will have talks with state governments on whether to seek permission to allow matches to be played. 

“As if now it's all speculation whether it's Punjab or Hyderabad. We will soon have IPL GC in which we will decide what needs to be done and how the IPL needs to be conducted this year, as of now nothing has been decided yet. BCCI will seek assurances from state governments before allowing them to host the matches,” a BCCI source told ANI.

All decisions regarding the conduct of this year's tournament will be taken during the IPL Governing Council meeting, which is scheduled to take place soon. 

“Whether it can be held in a state while elections are taking place and when talking about Punjab, BCCI needs concrete assurance from authorities that no unwanted incident will take place when the matches happen there,” the source added.