IPL cancellation
In
an advisory, the BCCI stated: "The Indian Premier League Governing Council
(IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an emergency
meeting has unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate
effect. The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players,
support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This
decision was taken keeping the safety, health and wellbeing of all the
stakeholders in mind."
These are difficult
times, especially in India and while we have tried to bring in some positivity
and cheer, however, it is imperative that the tournament is now suspended and
everyone goes back to their families and loved ones in these trying
times," the statement read.
The decision comes close
on the heels of Monday's IPL 2021 match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and
the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad being rescheduled after the Knight
Riders' spinner Varun Chakravarthy and seam bowler Sandeep Warrier tested
positive for Covid-19.
Many
Australian players left the IPL early as the coronavirus crisis worsened, with
Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson choosing to follow AJ Tye home. Rajasthan Royals
batsman Liam Livingstone opted to return to England citing "bubble
fatigue" after spending much of the last 10 months moving in and out of
biosecure environments. Meanwhile, India and Delhi Capitals spin spearhead R.
Ashwin cut short his IPL season on April 25 to be with family.
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