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The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced they will be moving the tournament overseas after the home ministry refused to sanction central security forces for the event as it clashes with general elections in the country.

South Africa, England and the United Arab Emirates have now emerged as front-runners to host the event.

England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke indicated his organisation's willingness to listen to anything the BCCI had to say.

"We have a very good relationship with the BCCI if they need any help on matters," he told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek programme.

"We normally talk to them a great deal and we would be delighted to help again."

A decision on the venue for the Indian Premier League will be taken "in the next 24 hours," according to Rajasthan Royals chief executive Manoj Badale.

Cricket South Africa confirmed the IPL had contacted them on the possibility of hosting the second edition of the tournament, which is due to start on April 10 and conclude on May 24.

"We received an official approach this morning (Sunday) to be one of several options they are considering to host the tournament outside India," said CSA chief executive officer Gerald Majola.

"We do not know what the other options are and it is not for us to comment on that. At this stage we are looking forward to holding discussions with IPL officials to discuss the proposal in detail."