New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori welcomes the Indian Premier League’s relocation to South Africa although he is disappointed the tournament had to shift due to security fears.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India today confirmed the 59-match Twenty20 competition will be held in South Africa between April 18 and May 24.
South Africa and England were vying for the hosting rights after India was ruled out because the safety of the players could not be guaranteed as the competition coincides with local elections.
“It’s disappointing it’s not in India,” Vettori said, echoing the comments of vice-captain Brendon McCullum this week.
“The guys love going over there and touring.”
Vettori was relieved the playing schedule had been put back a week instead of the original start date of April 10 because he, McCullum, Jesse Ryder, Ross Taylor, Kyle Mills would have had little recovery time after the current series against India ends in Wellington on April 7.
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