The United Arab Emirates will stage the opening matches of this year's Indian Premier League, which begins on April 16.
The federal elections in India have forced tournament organisers to move the opening 16 matches to the UAE, with Bangladesh on standby to play host in early May.
A statement on the IPL website revealed that the tournament will run until June 1, with the final matches to be played in India.
"From Wednesday 16th April to Wednesday 30th April, at least 16 matches will be held in the United Arab Emirates," the statement read.