The IPL was already pushed back from its original date of 29 March to 15 April and another delay was unavoidable after the government extended a three-week lockdown from 3 May to at least 3 May.
BCCI Honorary Secretary J Shah said in a press release on Thursday that the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed indefinitely. "Due to global health concerns about COVID-19 and lockdown measures implemented by the Indian government to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the IPL Governing Council of BCCI has decided to suspend the IPL 2020 season further Will be given, ”the release read.
The IPL was already pushed back from its original date of 29 March to 15 April and another delay was unavoidable after the government extended a three-week lockdown from 3 May to at least 3 May.
"The health and safety of the nation and everyone involved in our great game is our top priority and as such, the BCCI along with franchise owners, broadcasters, sponsors and all stakeholders accept that the IPL 2020 season will only begin when it happens. Is safe and appropriate to do, ”read the release further.
"The BCCI will continue to monitor and review the situation regarding the possible start date in close partnership with all its stakeholders and seek guidance from the Government of India, state governments and other state regulatory bodies."
Former India batsman VVS Laxman said that the IPL should be played before the Twenty20 World Cup, which is to be held in Australia in October and November.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen suggested that the tournament should be shortened from its normal eight-week period and played behind closed doors.
BCCI Honorary Secretary J Shah said in a press release on Thursday that the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed indefinitely. "Due to global health concerns about COVID-19 and lockdown measures implemented by the Indian government to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the IPL Governing Council of BCCI has decided to suspend the IPL 2020 season further Will be given, ”the release read.
The IPL was already pushed back from its original date of 29 March to 15 April and another delay was unavoidable after the government extended a three-week lockdown from 3 May to at least 3 May.
"The health and safety of the nation and everyone involved in our great game is our top priority and as such, the BCCI along with franchise owners, broadcasters, sponsors and all stakeholders accept that the IPL 2020 season will only begin when it happens. Is safe and appropriate to do, ”read the release further.
"The BCCI will continue to monitor and review the situation regarding the possible start date in close partnership with all its stakeholders and seek guidance from the Government of India, state governments and other state regulatory bodies."
Former India batsman VVS Laxman said that the IPL should be played before the Twenty20 World Cup, which is to be held in Australia in October and November.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen suggested that the tournament should be shortened from its normal eight-week period and played behind closed doors.
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