Published 15:31 IST, March 13th 2020

IPL postponed: Twitterati reacts comically to news as tournament likely to begin on Apr 15

IPL postponed: The verdict for the IPL 2020 is finally out as the BCCI has finally decided to move tournament from March 29 to April 15 following Coronavirus.

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verdict for IPL 2020 is finally out as BCCI has finally decided to move tournament from March 29 to April 15 following global concern over Coronavirus. IPL postponed decision was taken by BCCI top officials and top manment of IPL.  IPL 2020 postponed w joins a host of high-profile sporting events including UEFA Champions League, NBA and ATP Tour to be affected by Coronavirus.

Also Read: MASSIVE: IPL 2020 Put Off Till April 15 Amid Coronavirus Fears; BCCI Issues Statement

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IPL postponed: How will it affect tournament format?

 IPL postponed is likely to see changes in revised schedule of tournament with more doubleheaders expected. However, information regarding same has been anunced yet.  IPL postponed comes after increasing pressure on authorities to reschedule or cancel cricket tournament considering risk of virus. changes in schedule will prevent tournament for extending for a long period. BCCI sources had earlier stated that foreign player will be available for upcoming IPL till April 15 due to visa restrictions imposed by government in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. 

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IPL postponed: How fans reacted over IPL 2020 postponed?

Following breaking news over IPL 2020 postponed netizens came up with some hilarious responses. Here's what y tweeted

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IPL postponed:  Delhi Govt bans sports garings, including IPL

IPL 2020 postponed news has come as a sigh of relief for Delhi government, who had earlier anunced that it will stop all sports garings, including Indian Premier League 2020, in national capital amid coronavirus threat.

Also Read: IPL 2020: Franchises Invited For Crucial Governing Council Meeting After Coronavirus Scare

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Coronavirus in India

According to a report in a leading media publication, Coronavirus in India has recorded 75 cases, according to Union Health Ministry. At present, re are eight cases of COVID-19 in national capital itself.

 

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15:31 IST, March 13th 2020