IPL 2020 franchises prepared to quarantine overseas players in coronavirus crisis: Report

Two weeks ago, everything seemed on course for IPL 2020 but in only a few days, whole trajectory of league and sports, in general, has shifted. coronavirus pandemic has been affecting thousands across globe with 142 cases already confirmed in India. Under se circumstances, t only could IPL be altered and shortened, re is even a possibility of cash-rich mega-league getting cancelled for first time in its history. 

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IPL Postponed: Franchises ready to co-operate on quarantine guidelines

Indian government currently suggests that any person travelling to India from abroad should undergo 14 days of self-quarantine in order to mitigate risks of coronavirus spreading any furr. It is w being reported that IPL franchises are ready to follow guidelines laid out by government if IPL goes through. bigger issue for franchises has been threat that looms over participation of foreign players in upcoming IPL season. Recently, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner's visa to India was rejected but reportedly t for coronavirus-related reasons. BCCI has IPL postponed to April 15 for time being, in hope that coronavirus crisis scales down in magnitude by n.

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IPL postponed: Will BCCI be able to hold IPL 2020 or is IPL cancelled?

BCCI has already pushed back IPL by a minimum of 15 days but it remains to be seen wher that timespan will be eugh for coronavirus to loosen its grip on India. Cases seem to be rising by day and are at 142 already. With amount of public attention that IPL enjoys, BCCI will t want to risk furr spreading of virus which has caused global pandemonium. tournament may be shifted to a new date for this year alone if BCCI can man same. re is also a possibility that IPL 2020 could be cancelled if situation does t improve in coming weeks.

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