Could T&T end up as the single host of 2020 Hero CPL?

Reports have emerged suggesting that Trinidad and Tobago will host all matches in the 2020 edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

According to the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, the CPL will present a proposal to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and his cabinet for T&T’s consideration as host for the eighth edition. The CPL is proposing to play four matches a day in T&T, two at the Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair, Port-of-Spain and two at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, San Fernando, the Guardian reported.

However, sources inside the CPL tell Sportsmax.TV that no final decision has been made about where the tournament would be held this year.

“CPL are looking at a number of scenarios that allow the tournament to go ahead in a way that is both safe and deliverable,” said a CPL spokesperson.

“Our plans are not yet finalised but we are working flat out to get to a point where we can tell our fans what we have in place. As soon as we are able to do so we will let you know the full details.”

Meantime, the Guardian is reporting that originally, CPL hinted that the tournament could be played in two or three countries but there has been a change of heart and T&T has now been given the opportunity to take the entire tournament.

The Barbados Tridents are the defending champions.