Sunil Gavaskar says India can swap the T20 World Cup with Australia and host it this year instead of the scheduled 2021 edition, provided the COVID-19 curve flattens in the country. Global sporting activities have come to a halt due the COVID-19 pandemic, jeopardising events like the 2020 T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15.

India are supposed to host the next edition in 2021. "As we all know, Australia has barred foreigners from entering the country till September 30. The tournament starts mid-October so it is looking difficult at the moment," Gavaskar told India Today.

"Next year the T20 World Cup is in India. If India and Australia come to an agreement and the COVID-19 curve in India flattens out, they can swap. It can be held in India this October-November and next year in Australia around the same time."

The IPL too has been indefinitely postponed but there is a possibility of it being held in September. "If it (T20 WC swap) happens that way, IPL is just held prior to T20 World Cup so there is enough practice for the players. Then you can have T20 World Cup in November and Asia Cup in December in UAE. December is a much better time to host a tournament in the UAE," said the 70-year-old.

Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.

Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

55-year-old Mumbai doctor who has liver cancer, and a 36-year-old Kolhapur farmer putting up with end-stage liver failure have successful liver transplants

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

Airline’s shareholders support plan to gain state-backed loan guarantees in move to avoid bankruptcy

One stunning ballgown just wasn't enough for Billie Faiers and Ferne McCann as the pair revealed they swapped dresses during the National Television Awards.

Barcelona are lining up two huge swap deals this summer as they look to revamp their attacking options, according to Mundo Deportivo. Neymar and Lautaro Martinez are top of their wishlist.

The Frenchman only joined last summer from Atletico Madrid for £108million but the Catalan club are ready to let him go to help fund their move for Neymar.

Antoine Griezmann will be going nowhere this summer, with Barcelona making the Frenchman firmly part of their plans despite a sluggish start at the Nou Camp since his big money move.

TALK OF THE TOWN: The rumour on Broadway - where her one woman show Fleabag was a hit - is that she wants to immerse herself in the Big Apple while she writes an original new screenplay.

Barcelona see the Argentine as the long-term successor to Luis Suarez and he is their priority transfer target this summer but Inter Milan are unwilling to let their prized asset leave the San Siro.

The 25-year-old model posted shared a glimpse of the pair's North Carolina home Saturday. In the videos, he cuddles up to Kayla's belly, welcoming the little Lochte with a classic dad joke.

Italy flanker Maxime Mbanda has swapped rugby for driving an ambulance 13 hours a day in a bid to help his nation's fight against coronavirus as they try to halt the spread of the virus.

Barcelona are also interested in Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic and would be willing to part ways with Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo in an exchange deal.

The Frenchman only joined last summer from Atletico Madrid for £108million but the Catalan club are ready to let him go to help fund their move for Neymar.

Various health and hygiene measures 'that could be in place for up to a year' will also be discussed by Premier League clubs next week as Project Restart plans are outlined

He may be wearing blue these days, and the hair is more coiffured, but Manchester United fans would have had no trouble recognising Radamel Falcao in action for Chelsea on Sunday.

Experts at Second Nature - an NHS-backed weight loss programme - have shared their top tips for food swaps with FEMAIL for when you can't get the ingredients you want at the supermarket.

Attendants to a Mass with the Pope at a cathedral in Albano on the outskirts of Rome were surprised when His Holiness appeared from the back of a Fiat Tipo, rather than the usual Popemobile.

The Queen wore her full dress and regalia, including cloak at the House of Lords in Westminster this morning - making it the first time she has worn the full outfit but not the Imperial Crown.

Racing driver Josh Webster, 26, has become a Tesco delivery driver to help self-isolating Brits through lockdown. The Porsche Carrera Cup winner is now dropping off groceries in Suffolk.

Olympic cycling champion Laura Trott swapped her kit for a more glamorous look when she attended an event in Manchester on Saturday.

The fashion designer, 45, swapped her signature wide-legged trousers for a pair of spray-on black jeans, showcasing her lithe pins to perfection.

CRAIG BROWN: Q: What is your recommended cure for insomnia, Dr Donald? DR DONALD: You've asked the right guy. You know what?

The reality TV star placed a reassuring hand on her male friend’s shoulder as they wore matching black hats to watch DJ Tiesto perform at the LED Day Club Coachella pool party.

The Two and a Half Men actor, 42, and the Bad Moms star, 36, took part in a game of voice swap where they had to speak while the other person mimed.

Volodymyr Tsemakh, an alleged separatist in the area where the Malaysian Airlines jet was shot down in 2014, was freed by a Kiev appeals court today pending further investigation.

Simon Cowell's clean living lifestyle has extended to his mode of transport as he swapped his gas guzzling Rolls Royce for an environmentally friendly Tesla.

An idea under consideration by Senate Democrats would allow for testimony by Joe Biden or the former vice president's son in exchange for former security advisor John Bolton.

The former Geordie Shore star, 27, opted for another dramatic hair transformation as she ditched her blonde tresses in favour of a pink wig for a sizzling Instagram snap on Monday.

The Geordie Shore star, 24, looked typically glamorous in the bold hairpiece, while also opting for a full face of make-up with grey smokes and a nude lip.

The stars were getting their swing on today at the BMW PGA Championship Pro Am in Wentworth, with this summer's cricket heroes out in force alongside some familiar faces.

Billboards and ads across Los Angeles for Quentin Tarantino's new film were vandalized with images of Jeffrey Epstein, Roman Polanski and Woody Allen and re-titled Once Upon a Time in Pedowood.

NRL star Jai Arrow has swapped the football for tools as he helps out his mate's parents and their building company while he waits for the NRL season to begin. 

Jade Wyles, 27, from Nottinghamshire, felt body confident, but was left devastated after her date told a mutual friend that he wasn't interested in seeing her again because of her 19st 7lb frame.

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday evening following a week in Los Angeles.

More than half of Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) which backed Mr Corbyn in the leadership contest in 2015 have endorsed soft-left candidate Sir Keir Starmer this year.

Australian consumer organisation CHOICE said you can substitute a missing essential ingredient with other alternatives you already have in your fridge or pantry.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a pair of daisy-shaped diamond earrings worth £17,300, left, before swapping them for £6 drop earrings by H&M during her tour of Ireland yesterday. 

Stepping out in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Harrison Ford, 77, debuted his new haircut, complete with shaved sides and a shaved beard.

The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) claim they killed the captives to avenge for the killing of their leaders Abu bakr al-Baghdadi and Abul-Hasan Al-Muhajir in Iraq and Syria.

Hamilton, who collected his F1 champion's trophy at an FIA gala in Paris on Friday, will head to Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit for the closed event organised by mutual sponsor Monster.

Racing royalty met up in Valencia and traded places for the day, as Lewis Hamilton hopped on a motorbike and Valentino Rossi took control of a Formula One car.

Cristiano Ronaldo had initially agreed to swap shirts with former Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino before his penalty was saved during a 3-0 win in Turin last year.

The actress, cast as Princess Diana in the forthcoming fourth series of The Crown, put Royal engagements to one side as Miu Miu unveiled its fall-winter collection iij the French capital.

Beckham's new MLS franchise Inter Miami are gearing up for their first game but the former England captain took some time out from preparations to watch his 17-year-old.

The former footballer, 44, treated fans to a peek at his trip to Whistler, British Columbia, with his wife Victoria, 45, and their kids, Brooklyn, 20, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 15, and Harper, eight, over the weekend.

Bachelor in Paradise 'villain' Ivan Krslovic has switched careers, giving up on his dream of becoming a professional dancer and retraining as a psychologist.

Juventus are reportedly ready to pull out all the stops in order to bring Paul Pogba back to Serie A and a whole host of stars are being lined up to tempt Manchester United to part with their prized asset.

With clubs exploring different ways to freshen up squads amid the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Barca and Spurs are looking into a swap deal for the two midfielders.