The plan to conduct a three-match Twenty20 International series
between India and West Indies at Central Broward Regional Park in
Lauderhill, Florida, where a six-day stint of the Caribbean Premier
League 2016 is going on, in late August could run into logistical issues
pertaining to dates and visa procurement.
According to a report on ESPNCricinfo, officials
from both the boards are in Florida, holding a series of talks to
arrive at a solution. The Indian team's current four-Test assignment in
West Indies runs till August 22. The two cricket boards are reportedly
eager to have the three fixtures between August 24 and 27, the only four
dates when the Florida stadium will be available.
With
very little time after the end of the Tests in West Indies, it could be
tough for the two teams to get necessary visas on time. The stadium in
Florida is also the home ground of Fort Lauderdale Strikers, the
football team that plays in North American Soccer League, the second
division in league soccer in the United States America. The Strikers'
schedule begins from August 31 at home, narrowing the chances of playing
the T20I series towards the end of the month.
There
will be feasibility issues in September as well, as India's long home
season kick-starts with a Test series against New Zealand, from
September 22.
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