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BCCI to continue monitoring situation on potential start date of IPL

By Saurabh Sharma April 16, 2020 • 21:35 PM View: 1004

Mumbai, April 16: With an eye on the coronavirus outbreak and the need to maintain social distancing and stay indoors, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday officially announced that the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League has been suspended till further notice.

While the country was under an initial lockdown till April 14, the government has extended it till May 3. The BCCI issue a statement saying that all stakeholders acknowledge that safety is of prime importance when it comes to hosting the cash-rich league or any other sporting event. The board will continue to monitor and review the situation.

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