Premier Shame

History repeats itself as the country goes into poll mode again.

The previous General Election of 2009 forced the governing council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to shift the venue of the tournament to South Africa because its dates clashed with those of the election. The Centre had said it could not provide security to cricketers. History repeats itself as the country goes into poll mode again. IPL officials have decided to hold the first phase of the seventh edition in the UAE. Sixteen matches will be held from 16 April to 30 April in the Gulf country. The third and final phases are expected to be held in India, the final is scheduled for 1 June in Mumbai. The second phase—from 1 May to 12 May—may be held in India if the Centre gives its nod. IPL officials have kept Bangladesh as a standby for the second phase because the polls won’t be over until 13 May. That cash-rich tournaments such as this one are shifted away from India in the name of democracy is a shame.

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