The Board Cricket Control of India (BCCI) has suspended the 13th edition of the IPL 2020 matches which was scheduled to start from 29th March. The decision on listing the new dates for IPL matches would be taken by the management after 15th April.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation,” said an official press release from the BCCI.
“The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard.” further read the statement.
BCCI To Monitor Conditions With Central Government
The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard, added the release.
🚨Announcement🚨: #VIVOIPL suspended till 15th April 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation.
More details ➡️ https://t.co/hR0R2HTgGg pic.twitter.com/azpqMPYtoL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 13, 2020
🚨 Official: #IPL2020 has been suspended till April 15 as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.#OneFamily pic.twitter.com/mfrW7wyiQu
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 13, 2020
🚨 Important Announcement 🚨
In regard to the safety of the players, support staff and fans of the sport, #IPL2020 will remain suspended till 15th April 2020.
We look forward to seeing you all soon, #OrangeArmy! 🧡 https://t.co/3tsnjzy7v1
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 13, 2020
The health and safety of our players, fans and management is of utmost importance to us. We look forward to seeing you all in April 🙂#RoyalsFamily | #HallaBol https://t.co/uU5jy6h4xQ
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 13, 2020
