Curtailed IPL is one among seven options discussed at owners' meeting: BCCI source

BCCI on Saturday discussed option of conducting a curtailed Indian Premier League with eight IPL franchise owners in wake of COVID-19 pandemic that has led to event being suspended by a fortnight. BCCI on Friday suspended IPL from March 29 to April 15 and also called off ODI series against South Africa.  "re were six to seven options discussed during meeting between team owners and BCCI including a curtailed IPL," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anymity after meeting.

Curtailed IPL is one among seven options

In India, re have been two deaths and more than 80 positive COVID-19 cases, resulting in a government directive to shut fans out of sporting events to avoid large garings. source also confirmed that shifting tournament abroad was t discussed at all in meeting. COVID-19 has resulted in more than 5,000 deaths globally. Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia said: "BCCI, IPL and (official broadcaster) Star (Sports) are clear that we are t looking at financial loss." 

Im credits: PTI