Meanwhile, after VIVO pulled out as the sponsors for IPL, Dream 11 bagged the deal for Rs.220 crore for four months. IPL will get underway from September 19 with the final being played on November 10. However, the final fixture for the lucrative tournament is still to be announced, with Mumbai Indians set to put their title on defense.
The schedule for IPL 2020 will be announced on Saturday. It is highly likely that CSK will play the opening fixture against defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 19.