The IPL Tournament Would Have Been In Full Swing By Now:
The outbreak of coronavirus has taken the entire world to a standstill. It was in the middle of March that all sorts of cricket matches began to call off. There has been no good news for the sporting community since Tthe Indian Premier League (IPL) has lost much more than anything.
By now, the competition would have been in full swing, whether the COVID-19 crisis had not overtaken the nation. There’s no guarantee when the tournament will start. In reality, it’s not even clear when proper cricket can start with the current scenario. Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal recently shared his views on this issue.
Chahal said that beginning the IPL would be the best choice as soon as cricket resumes as before. According to him, since the competition lasts for two months, everybody will get time to train themselves to start playing cricket regularly. The Indian leg-spinner thinks IPL should be played first when cricket can be resumed safely.
“To start with IPL will be the safest choice because it will be played for over 2 months. And everyone has time to prepare themselves. I think it will be easier to start cricket with IPL than with any other series “Chahal said in a media interview
I Am Not Able To Do Anything, Says Yuzvendra Chahal:
It seems that IPL will be granted priority and the BCCI finding a window between August and October. In fact, ICC may postpone the Men’s T20 World Cup to next year too. The world event will begin according to schedule on October 18.
Yuzvendra Chahal shared his frustration at not being able to play cricket at all when told how he was spending his time in the midst of the lockdown. He further said that as the condition would make them psychologically stronger an individual will take it positively. The bowler acknowledged that it was first tough for him, as he is not used to spending much at home.
“This is the first time in 20 years of cricket career that I can’t do anything. But also because it can keep you mentally better, you should take that strongly. In the first two days, it was tough for me because I haven’t spent too long at home, “said the 29-year-old.
