Published 19:19 IST, March 12th 2020
Ranji Trophy final to be played behind closed doors following Coronavirus crisis: Report
Ranji Trophy final will be played in an empty stadium as per latest reports. BCCI officials are also debating if IPL 2020 will be played this year or not.
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The ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Saurashtra and Bengal is turning out to be a feisty affair. At the end of Day Four of the Ranji Trophy final, Bengal trail Saurashtra by 71 runs with the loss of six wickets. However, as per recent reports, the last day of the Ranji Trophy final will be played behind closed doors as a precaution against the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
How things stand at the end of Day Four of the Ranji Trophy final
It's Stumps on Day 4⃣ of the @paytm #RanjiTrophy 2019-20 #Final.
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) March 12, 2020
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/LPb46JOjje#SAUvBEN pic.twitter.com/TZU31wRIZx
Reports suggest that Ranji Trophy final will continue behind closed doors
BCCI officials were forced to make this call due to the growing concerns surrounding the spread of the deadly Coronavirus disease across the country. Additional reports across Indian publications state that Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is heavily debating this year's IPL 2020 tournament as well. Multiple reports suggest that IPL 2020 could be postponed or even cancelled this year with the participation of foreign players in major doubt. It remains to be seen whether we will see the IPL 2020 tournament move forward as planned this year but we should expect some official announcements in the next few days at the very least.
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Cheteshwar Pujara playing through pain barrier for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy final
Pujara plays 👀
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 10, 2020
Fighting a throat infection and fever yesterday, he is out to bat first thing on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final
Live report: https://t.co/vk8aT2JZZd
Ball-by-ball: https://t.co/zYCBOX6JJ6 pic.twitter.com/Y94tGCX3Bx
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IPL 2020 under risk due to widespread Coronavirus pandemic
IPL 2020: CSK CEO hints at tournament cancellation after travel restrictions following Coronavirus outbreak #CSK #IPL2020 #CoronavirusPandemichttps://t.co/rhmBtlB6JG
— R.Sport (@republic_sports) March 12, 2020
19:19 IST, March 12th 2020