The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League is suspended until further notice due to the Coronavirus outbreak said the official press release by the IPL Governing Council of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
“Due to the evolving global health concerns regarding COVID-19 and lockdown measures implemented by the Government of India to contain the spread of the pandemic, the IPL Governing Council of the BCCI has decided that the IPL 2020 Season will be suspended till further notice,” it read.
The top cricketing body has said that the health and safety if the nation and everyone involved in the great sport remains their top priority. “the BCCI along with the Franchise Owners, Broadcaster, Sponsors and all the Stakeholders acknowledge that the IPL 2020 season will only commence when it is safe and appropriate to do so.”
“BCCI will continue to monitor and review the situation regarding a potential start date in close partnership with all of its stakeholders and will continue to take guidance from the Government of India, State Governments and other State Regulatory bodies.”
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