IPL SUSPENDED: BCCI TOOK A BIG DECISION, DUE TO THE PLAYERS OF MANY TEAMS GETTING INFECTED WITH CORONA.
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New Delhi: It has been decided to suspend the IPL amid the growing threat of Coronavirus. Corona cases were reported in several teams of IPL in the last few days, after which the BCCI has taken this decision. This decision was taken after the players and members of the team were consistently positive. Several cases of Kovid-19 were found in a bio-safe environment (bio-bubble). Finally, on Tuesday, the world's most breathtaking T20 league was suspended indefinitely.
SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY.
League chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI, "The tournament has been suspended indefinitely. We will try to organize this competition at the next available time, but this month is not likely. ”This announcement was made when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicket-keeper batsman Riddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals spinner Amit Mishra found COVID-19 positive.
BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said, "We will see if we can get any suitable time for the IPL event later in the year." It may be September, but for now, it will only be speculation. The situation as of now is that we are not organizing the tournament.'
Earlier on Monday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach L Balaji and Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers Sandeep Warriors and Varun Chakraborty also had positive results. Earlier, two IPL matches were postponed due to increased infection.
During Corona's transition period, the BCCI cited a strong 'bio-bubble', after which only 29 matches could be successfully conducted. All matches of Chennai and Mumbai stages were completed in Chennai and Mumbai stages. But the 30th match of the season could not be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Actually, there was already concern about the Mumbai-Sunrisers match to be held in Delhi today, as Mumbai Indians played against CSK on Saturday and Balaji came in contact with many of his players during the match. And now Riddhiman Sah of Sunrisers and Amit Mishra of Delhi Capitals have also been found positive.
There were questions on IPL in Corona time.
In the Corona time, questions were being raised about the conduct of IPL. Three of Australia's players had already withdrawn from IPL-14. It stars Adam Jampa, Ken Richardson, and Andrew Tye. Zampa told bio-bubble the reason for leaving IPL-14. He said that leaving the bio-bubble in India does not feel as safe as it used to be during the IPL 2020 in the UAE. However, later he was overturned by his statement.
A total of 31 matches remain, including the final of the IPL. The final of this season was to be played in Ahmedabad on May 30. Earlier, it was also speculated that the remaining matches of the tournament would be held at the same venue in Mumbai, but there were problems related to the logistics.
Riddhiman Saha case came on Tuesday!
Sunrisers Hyderabad wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has come positive in the Kovid-19 Test. Sources in Sunrisers confirmed and told that the entire team has been asked to remain isolated. Sources said, "He had a fever and was isolated for the last five days. We were also asked to stay in our rooms only.'
The tournament started on 9 April and it was progressing smoothly till the case was found in KKR. Also, some field workers of Feroz Shah Kotla ground in Delhi have been found positive. Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley, however, said that none of the field workers was the one who was given the responsibility on the field. A successful event was held in UAE in 2020.
A few days ago, three Australian players withdrew from the league due to concerns of Kovid-19. Due to Kovid-19, the IPL was held in 2020 in a bio-safe environment in the UAE. Then there were only a few cases of infection before the tournament. More than three lakh cases are being reported in India every day, while more than 3000 people are dying every day. The statement of the organizers of the league.
The organizers of the league also issued a formal statement and said that the safety of its players and staff was paramount. "The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and the Cricket Board of India (BCCI) unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 indefinitely with immediate effect," the statement said.
It said, 'The BCCI does not want to compromise the safety of the players, support staff and other partners involved in organizing the IPL. This decision was taken keeping in mind the safety and health of all stakeholders. '
The IPL also said that the BCCI will make every effort on its part to ensure the safe return of the players. Players from England, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries are participating in the IPL.
IPL said, "It is a difficult time, especially in India and we have tried to bring some positivity and happiness, but now it is necessary that the tournament is suspended and everyone goes back to their family and loved ones in this difficult period."
He said, "The BCCI will do its best to secure the return of the participants participating in the IPL 2021".