Former English skipper, Kevin Pietersen reckons that the remaining matches of postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 can be played in the United Kingdom in September, instead of the UAE. Pietersen reckons that the IPL can be continued in the UK in September just after England host India in a five-match Test series that concludes on September 14.

In his column for Betway, Kevin Pietersen wrote: “I have seen people talking about the UAE as a possible destination to finish the IPL in September, but I actually think the IPL should move to the UK. There is a window in September after the England vs India Test series has finished. All the best Indian players would already be there, and all of the best English players would be available as well.”

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The 40-year-old right-hander, who also served as England skipper for a brief period, said the weather in September would be ideal to host cricket matches in England.

Describing the same, Pietersen said, “Mid-to-late September is the most beautiful time in the UK. They could use Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and the two London grounds. There is also a good chance that crowds will be allowed on the grounds and there will be great atmospheres. The IPL has been to the UAE; it’s been to South Africa, and I think England would now be the perfect place to house the remaining fixtures.”

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Pietersen made the statement after four English counties — Middlesex, Surrey, Warwickshire, and Lancashire — have expressed interest in hosting the remaining 31 matches of the IPL 2021, which has been suspended indefinitely after multiple players and support staff tested COVID positive.