Saturday, July 30, 2016

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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