Published 13:08 IST, March 20th 2020
IPL 2020: BCCI reportedly urged by Indian government to cancel mega event
The impact of coronavirus forced BCCI President Sourav Ganguly to delay the launch date of IPL 2020 to April 15 instead of the originally planned March 29.
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rise of coronavirus outbreak has already impacted many sporting events across world. In cricket alone, action-packed Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) was suspended just prior to commencement of playoffs. India vs South Africa and Australia vs New Zealand ODI series were also called off after ir respective first matches itself. Moreover, launch of highly-anticipated Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season was postponed to April 15 instead of its initial commencement date of March 29.
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Indian government urges BCCI to cancel IPL 2020
On Thursday, March 19, Indian government reportedly urged Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL 2020 officials to cancel impending T20 carnival. authorities believe that cancellation of tournament will help government tackle coronavirus situation in a better way. Meanwhile, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and IPL 2020 organisers earlier made it clear that y are ready to play, be it in empty stadiums or on a delayed date.
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BCCI to take a final call with IPL 2020 franchise owners
While launch date of IPL 2020 was shifted by two-and-a-half weeks, a final decision is expected to be taken by BCCI on Saturday, March 21. meeting is supposed to be a follow-up of one that took place on March 14 and it will be attended by IPL 2020 franchise owners and tournament officials. Amidst coronavirus outbreak, a BCCI official recently stated to a news channel that y are still keen to start IPL 2020 even though it meant t having crowds.
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13:08 IST, March 20th 2020