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CPL could be first T20 cricket in action

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) can be the first tournament back according to an official of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) team who spoke to Guardian Media yesterday.

According to the official: "As a franchise and with time moving quickly along we have been in communication with the ruling body and they have indicated to us that they were trying their best to keep on top of the situation as far as the coronavirus pandemic is in the Caribbean and they are hopeful to have the tournament staged in September."

Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CPL Pete Russell indicated on ESPNcricinfo that they are looking at September but he was cautious in his prediction.

"I wouldn't put money on it but we could be the first cricket back if September is our window. If we don't play in September, then we can play probably in December. Talking to all the owners, they definitely want to do it, and for players, it's important by that stage that they're getting some income. Our intention is definitely to play but we would only ever do it if everything is right from a safety perspective."