The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 and also the ODI International Series against South Africa.
The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 and the ODI series against South Africa was also postponed. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday cut the number of matches in a meeting with the owners of 8 franchise teams after the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended for two weeks due to the corona virus (COVID-19) epidemic. discussed.
So far two people have died due to Corona virus in India while more than 80 people were found infected. The government then directed sports events to be closed to the audience to avoid congestion. A BCCI source said after the meeting, "Six to seven options were discussed during the meeting between the team owners and the BCCI, including cutting the IPL matches." The source also confirmed that the tournament was not discussed in the meeting abroad.
More than 5000 people have died worldwide due to Kovid-19. Co-Owner Ness Wadia of Kings XI Punjab said, "BCCI, IPL and (official broadcaster) Star (Sports) made it clear that we are not thinking of financial loss." At the same time, Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, also spoke after this meeting.
The BCCI suspended the IPL starting on March 29 until April 15, although it is yet to be decided as to when the 13th season of the IPL will begin. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said that he expects the cases of Kovid-19 (corona virus) epidemic will decrease and the postponed IPL will proceed with necessary health-related precautions.
The same thing was repeated in the meeting between the BCCI and the IPL as we all feel that the audience, the player management and the security of the cities where we play is the most important. All guidelines of health agencies and government will be followed. Shahrukh Khan tweeted after this meeting, 'Nice to meet the owners of all franchise teams off the field.
The BCCI on Friday suspended the IPL from March 29 to April 15 and the ODI series against South Africa was also postponed. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday cut the number of matches in a meeting with the owners of 8 franchise teams after the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended for two weeks due to the corona virus (COVID-19) epidemic. discussed.
So far two people have died due to Corona virus in India while more than 80 people were found infected. The government then directed sports events to be closed to the audience to avoid congestion. A BCCI source said after the meeting, "Six to seven options were discussed during the meeting between the team owners and the BCCI, including cutting the IPL matches." The source also confirmed that the tournament was not discussed in the meeting abroad.
More than 5000 people have died worldwide due to Kovid-19. Co-Owner Ness Wadia of Kings XI Punjab said, "BCCI, IPL and (official broadcaster) Star (Sports) made it clear that we are not thinking of financial loss." At the same time, Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, also spoke after this meeting.
The BCCI suspended the IPL starting on March 29 until April 15, although it is yet to be decided as to when the 13th season of the IPL will begin. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said that he expects the cases of Kovid-19 (corona virus) epidemic will decrease and the postponed IPL will proceed with necessary health-related precautions.
The same thing was repeated in the meeting between the BCCI and the IPL as we all feel that the audience, the player management and the security of the cities where we play is the most important. All guidelines of health agencies and government will be followed. Shahrukh Khan tweeted after this meeting, 'Nice to meet the owners of all franchise teams off the field.
