IPL also postponed till May 3rd: Silence over BCCI's future planning
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Following the Corona epidemic, the lockdown that took place in the country till April 7 has now been extended to May 7. As a result, the Indian Cricket Board's Hydrofile League - IPL has also been postponed till May 3rd. The suspension of the IPL following the lockdown has also raised the question of league planning. Given the current situation, it is possible to create a situation that has to be canceled only this season of IPL.
The BCCI will now look at how the Indian government decides after May 3rd. BCCI sources said that after the lockdown opens, we will review the situation and then take any decision on the future. In short, the Indian Cricket Board has also become the future ruler of the hyprofile league, with its silence over IPL planning.
BCCI sources said that after the government's order, we too will be able to make a decision only after the lockdown will open. With the lockdown due to the Corona epidemic, the IPL now sees no possibility of playing in April-May as per its previous program. More than 1 million people worldwide have become ill due to corona. While the number of people with coronary infection in India has crossed the 4,000 mark. In India, more than 5 people have died.
Meanwhile, Arun Dhumal, Treasurer of the Indian Cricket Board, said that in the current situation, it would be too early to make any comment on the IPL. Everyone wants the IPL to be organized, but some clarification needs to be made.
Arun Dhumal, brother of former BCCI president Anurag Thakur, argues that Australia has sealed its borders for six months. So how will they allow their players to come to India to play IPL next month? In addition, it is important to keep in mind that the consent of other countries' boards is also required for IPL planning.
"Even if we are in IPL planning, international players must be given enough time to practice before the tournament starts," he said. All this happens when we are in a position to discuss it.
Ganguly's hint to suspend the IPL indefinitely
Indian Cricket Board President Sourav Ganguly had earlier suggested that the IPL be suspended indefinitely. Ganguly said in an interview with the media, "Given the current situation, I would say practically, where is the question of organizing games in the event that life has stopped?" At the present stage we are all keeping an eye on it. The transport has also stopped completely. Most of the offices are closed as well. How can IPL be organized then? With this, Ganguly seems to have indirectly voted to postpone the IPL indefinitely.
When can the IPL be played?
With the Indian government extending the lockdown to May 3rd, the problem of IPL planning has now increased. If India regains control over the corona epidemic and the lockdown is eliminated after May 7, the IPL may not be possible immediately. After this, monsoon will begin in India and it is not possible to organize IPL in the rain. The Asia Cup is set to be held in September, which could see a window for the IPL if it stops. The T-2 World Cup on Australia's ground in October could be canceled and IPL could be held in case the situation improves.
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