Published 14:04 IST, March 13th 2020

IPL 2020: SRH captain David Warner's visa application reportedly rejected

The Coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the future of IPL 2020 as the BCCI now stands on the brink of cancelling the much-awaited tournament.

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worries around future of IPL 2020 keep increasing by minute as reports have w surfaced that Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner's visa to enter India has been rejected. Warner's visa rejection comes in light of Indian government's regulations relating to n-diplomatic/n-work related visas. re are also reports that David Warner's application might have t gone through because of a technical glitch rar than government's restrictions.

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IPL 2020: Foreign players to t be allowed because of Coronavirus threats?

Multiple reports and statements have been surfacing since Coronavirus outbreak with suggestion that foreign players in IPL will t be allowed to enter country. se developments came to transpire after Indian government enforced new visa regulations. This, however, could act in heavy detriment of tournament whose main USP is global talent that it showcases.

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Teams like Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be left captain-less in an IPL 2020 season that could look more like a domestic competition if situation worsens. However, to relief of fans and franchises, multiple reports are also suggesting that if IPL goes on, franchises will be able to intervene and let ir players enter country under special consideration.

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ongoing Road Safety World Series T20 tournament which was enjoying heavy audiences was scrapped for its remainder this morning. Along with scrapping of this velty T20 tournament, India vs South Africa ODIs were also declared to be played behind closed doors. future of Indian Premier League remains highly doubtful as it is being reported that BCCI and IPL Governing Council will be holding a special meeting on Saturday to figure out future of IPL 2020. David Warner is currently playing AUS vs NZ ODIs which are also being hosted behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Coronavirus cases in India currently stand at 73.

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14:04 IST, March 13th 2020