BCCI chairs meeting with IPL franchise owners to discuss the impact of COVID-19

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has issued a statement wherein it has been mentioned that BCCI met Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises owners at Board headquarters in Mumbai on Saturday to discuss vel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and its impact on upcoming season. 

Both BCCI, as well as IPL franchises have reiterated  Indian cricket board's stand of putting safety and well-being of fans, athletes, and employees as a priority. board will continue to monitor and work closely with Government of India, state governments, and or state regulatory bodies to decide on future course of action in best interest of public health. statement concluded with a mess that read, " BCCI and all its stakeholders are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for everyone involved in our great sport and nation."

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IPL postponed

A statement was released on Friday afteron which quoted BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and stated, " Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against ongoing vel Coronavirus situation." BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience. cricket body will work closely with Government of India along with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all or relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard.

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