Ganguly’s statement on IPL, a reassurance for players: Pathan

New Delhi

The likelihood of having an IPL has increased significantly with Board chief Ganguly making his intent clear to host the tournament, in a letter to the state associations. At the same time, Cricket Australia (CA) is stressing that this year’s T20 WC seems unrealistic amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“I just read the statement (on Tuesday) that BCCI is trying its best to have an IPL. Everybody is looking forward to that stage,” Pathan said on Star Sports’ show ‘Cricket Connected’. Pathan felt Australia is a stickler for norms and hosting an entire tournament with quarantine restrictions in place, to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, appears logistically difficult.

“A lot of people are talking about the World Cup happening in Australia. I have my doubts because I have been there. These guys in Australia follow their rules very particularly. Even if it is the smallest rule, they go by the norm,” said Pathan. “They look after each and every situation. Getting quite a few games altogether, with quarantine and everything, looks very difficult,” he added.