'Wanting to get rid of CLT20' - Shukla

Rajiv Shukla, the IPL executive, has said the BCCI is hoping to scrap the Champions League Twenty20. The issue was examined at the board's representing gathering meeting in April as a consequence of restricted enthusiasm from fans and supporters.

Shukla said there are contemplations of directing an alternate competition in its place, and that he and BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur are measuring conceivable choices.

"Yes, we are wanting to get rid of the Champions League T20," he told PTI. "Set up of that, we are considering an option group. However, right now this is at the arranging stage.

"A few thoughts are impending and noteworthy secretary and myself are considering those thoughts. We will sit together after the IPL gets over and attempt and plan out something.

"Right now we don't have anything under control, however yes we are presently bobbing off thoughts. At the point when something solid comes up, we will unquestionably convey it to everybody's notification."

There have been six versions of the CLT20 so far setting the top groups of different nations against one another. India, Australia and South Africa are the essential partners of the competition, while groups from West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been standard contenders.

The significant aftermath for the groups would be the loss of financial advantages. CLT20 appearances are incorporated in IPL groups' sponsorship bargains and the non-Indian groups get $200,000.

There have been reports of the main four IPL groups who make the playoffs this season to play a class based occasion driving into a knockout stage to be played in the UAE.