IPL suspended as many gamers check constructive for COVID-19

The Indian Premier League, the glitzy and glamourous cricket event has been suspended indefinitely after a Sun Risers Hyderabad participant examined constructive for COVID-19 forward of their match towards the Mumbai Indians in Delhi. The rising numbers of COVID-19 constructive gamers within the IPL “Bio Bubble” have led to the event being suspended indefinitely, mid-way by way of the season.
IPL suspended for this season: Vice-President BCCI Rajeev Shukla to ANI#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/K6VBK0W0WA— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2021
The transfer additionally comes after Chennai Super Kings’ bowling coach L Balaji examined constructive for the virus, which led to the match towards the Rajasthan Royals getting postponed. On Monday, the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore was additionally postponed after KKR bowlers Sandeep Warrier and Varun Chakravarthy examined constructive for the an infection.
“The IPL has been suspended for time being. We spoke to everyone from teams, broadcasters, and all those who were involved in it. It was decided to defer the IPL especially looking at the sentiment and current situation in the country. For us players’ health is paramount and BCCI will always keep safety first. We will meet again soon and decide when we can conclude this edition, we will have to see when is the next window available,” stated Rajeev Shuka, BCCI Vice President
Reports say that it’s attainable for the IPL to renew and conclude this season with sports activities journalists reporting that the IPL will shift to Mumbai, and if cleared, will resume after every week.
IPL suspended in the meanwhile. Will shift to Mumbai — pending clearance — and can resume after every week’s break.— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) May 4, 2021
“All the office bearers and council members have together decided after talking to all stakeholders including the franchises and broadcasters that for now it should be suspended. After a while, we will take a call when it will be resumed. Yes, few players in Kolkata and Chennai (have tested positive). Not many players affected. All precautions have been taken but still keeping in mind the health of players and support staff we have taken the decision. We will keep an eye on the situation. there’s a possibility for the season to resume if the situation improves,” stated BCCI Vice Prez Rajeev Shukla in an announcement to CNN-News18