CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The eagerly-awaited Indian Premier League will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the final slated on November 8, IPL Chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI on Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 2 August 2020, it was announced that the tournament would be played between 19 September and 10 November 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. The tagline was Ab Khel bolega: (Now game will speak.) On 4 August 2020, Vivo pulled out as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 2020 edition.

Detailed explanation-3: -IPL 2021: UAE leg to begin on September 19 with CSK vs MI match; final in Dubai on October 15.

Detailed explanation-4: -IPL 2020 has been scheduled between 19 September 2020 and 10 November 2020. IPL 2020 opening match will be played between the Mumbai Indians (MI) Vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 19 September 2020 in ABU DHABI, UAE. IPL 2020 Final to be played on 10 November 2020.

Detailed explanation-5: -IPL 2020 will be played over a two-month period, with the final likely to be played on November 10, 2020. Pushed forward from its usual April-May calendar due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IPL 2020 had been confirmed to take place in the UAE due to similar concerns.