Coronavirus: Tim Paine addresses Australian fans after cricket events get cancelled

Australia Test captain Tim Paine recently addressed fans following cancellation of cricketing activities due to coronavirus outbreak. coronavirus pandemic has led to cricket-playing nations calling back ir players from various tours and suspending all domestic matches to keep players safe from virus. Recently, Australia vs New Zealand ODI series was also called off for precautionary reasons and to protect players.

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Tim Paine addresses fans over coronavirus issue

Australia Test skipper Tim Paine took to Twitter and addressed fans following cancellation of cricket season. Tim Paine also thanked fans for ir support and patience during testing time. Here's what he had to say.

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IPL 2020: Australian players could miss tournament due to coronavirus 

According to latest media reports, Australian players could be blocked by Cricket Australia from competing in IPL 2020. IPL postponed news was recently anunced with league being moved from March 29 to April 15 due to coronavirus outbreak. Cricket Australia is reviewing wher it should permit Australian players to participate in upcoming IPL season.

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Big names like Pat Cummins, David Warner, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell will reportedly t travel to India under prevailing circumstances. Pat Cummins became most expensive player in 2020 IPL auction after being brought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹15.50 crore. Glenn Maxwell was picked by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping ₹10.75 crore at IPL 2020 auction.

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IPL Postponed: BCCI could lose ₹3,869.5 Crore in broadcast revenues says report 

According to recent developments, BCCI could face losses amounting to a reported ₹3,869 crore. se losses would come in form of broadcast and digital revenues that BCCI was supposed to earn from sponsors. According to reports, one of IPL's primary broadcasters sold off most of ir advertising spots for IPL, two months ahead of tournament's original starting date. Last Saturday, BCCI held a meeting with IPL team owners and key stakeholders as group brainstormed on how IPL could be held without being detrimental to health of those involved, fans and players alike.