IPL franchises bank on WhatsApp groups to debunk tournament rumours for players: Report

ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to postpone much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season until furr tice. As threat of contagious disease looms on, fate of tournament continues to hang in balance with rumours indicating IPL 2020 is likely to face an overall cancellation this year. With  factor of uncertainty in minds of players regarding ir immediate participation, several IPL franchises have reportedly resorted to WhatsApp groups as ir mode of communication with cricketers.

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IPL cancelled? WhatsApp comes to rescue

An official of one of IPL franchises recently told a leading website that both Indian and overseas cricketers have been continuously looking for answers. official also said that numerous ories circulating in media about IPL 2020 postponed news have t been of any help and it was best to create a WhatsApp group with all members to clear any confusion. Ar franchise official backed use of WhatsApp groups as a perfect mean of communication to debunk or confirm any ‘IPL 2020 postponed or IPL cancelled’ news. official added that it is better to get real picture from franchise and governing body itself instead of getting “half-baked information” from outside.

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IPL 2020 postponed: Coronavirus causes India lockdown

IPL 2020 was initially scheduled to commence on March 29 with a match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Chennai Super Kings. However, threat of coronavirus induced a pan-India lockdown till April 14 on orders of Indian government.

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BCCI considering new dates for IPL 2020

IPL 2020 was dubbed by many as a perfect preparation campaign for upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. While T20 World Cup was scheduled to be played in Australia between October 18 and vember 15, International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to postpone event if coronavirus crisis continues to impact its cricketing schedule. According to recent reports, BCCI is currently looking for an October-vember window for IPL 2020 should T20 World Cup gets postponed by ICC.  

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