The initiative was inspired by Smriti Mandhana’s suggestion to Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh during the Breaking the Boundaries chat in August, following which the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) moved swiftly to implement it.
The schedule for the eight-team tournament was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, with the event to run in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
Former cricketer Michael Slater, who was commentating at the IPL, escaped to Maldives.
Last month, Cricket Australia had announced to furlough majority of its staff on reduced pay for the remainder of the financial year to cope up with the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Spectators often carry various posters, banners and placards along with them to support their favourite team but they will not be allowed to do so in the Guwahati T20I.
