Postponed IPL 2021 needs to be held in UK in September: Kevin Pietersen

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen needs the remaining matches of this yr’s postponed Indian Premier League to be shifted to the United Kingdom in September, as an alternative of the UAE.
Pietersen feels shifting the IPL to UK could be the very best choice as there’s a window in September simply after England host India in a five-match Test sequence that concludes on September 14.
“I’ve seen folks speaking in regards to the UAE as a attainable vacation spot to complete the IPL in September, however I truly assume the IPL ought to transfer to the UK.
“There is a window in September after the England vs India Test series has finished. All the best Indian players would already be there, and all of the best English players would be available as well,” Pietersen wrote in a column for Betway.
The 40-year-old right-hander, who additionally served as England captain for a short interval, mentioned the climate in September could be very best to host cricket matches in England.
“Mid-to-late September is the most beautiful time in the UK. They could use Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and the two London grounds. There is also a good chance that crowds will be allowed in the grounds. and there will be great atmospheres. “The IPL has been to the UAE; it’s been to South Africa, and I think England would now be the perfect place to house the remaining fixtures,” Pietersen mentioned.
Pietersen made the assertion after 4 English counties — Middlesex, Surrey, Warwickshire and Lancashire — have expressed curiosity in internet hosting the remaining 31 video games of the IPL, which was postponed after a number of gamers and assist workers examined COVID constructive.