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The 2021 ICC T20 World Cup could be held in the UAE after it emerged that the country has been identified as a back-up, should India be unable to host the event.
According to a report on ESPNCricinfo, the UAE and Sri Lanka have been placed on standby as a precaution, in case India cannot hold the competition.
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It was recently decided however, that the UAE will host this year’s IPL and will start on September 19.
Now, the T20 World Cup could follow suit, unless the coronavirus situation comes under control in India.
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