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Brad Hogg Claims this Particular Player Could Make a Double Ton in T20 Format

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Brad Hogg points Rohit Sharma as the only person capable to score double ton in T20 format
Brad Hogg points Rohit Sharma as the only person capable to score double ton in T20 format

Brad Hogg points Rohit Sharma is the only person capable to score double hundred in T20 formats according to him. The Indian opener Rohit Sharma is the only person who bags triple 200’s in ODI format and also holds the highest individual(264) in ODI formats.

A fan on Twitter asked Hogg, who he thinks will hit a double century first in the T20 format and Hogg mentioned Rohit in his reply while citing his illustrative strike rate in the game.

“Rohit Sharma at presently is the only player I think capable of it. Good strike rate, all timing, and plays cricketing shots finding six options all around the ground, “Hogg tweeted.

Hit-man’s record

Rohit Sharma undoubtedly has a great figure in the T20 format. In 328 T20 matches he scored 8642 runs at an average of 32.24 and holds six centuries to his name. His highest score is 118 and he also bags 60 fifties at a strike-rate of 133.71.

Rohit Sharma was last seen in T20I match against New Zealand, where India white washed New Zealand in that series. Due to an calf muscle injury Rohit has been ruled out of remaining series in New Zealand’s tour. Eventually India didn’t played any of that format after that.

Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma

Hit man expected to make his return in IPL 2020 but due to the corona virus issue, the IPL has been postponed. In IPL Rohit plays for Mumbai Indians, the four time champion ahead of Chennai Super Kings who have their name in second position with three trophies.

Rohit Sharma’s fan expect him to come out with some record in the upcoming T20 world cup planned later this year.

“I’ll kiss you if you keep it,” James Neesham Trolled Ben Cutting regarding his beard

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James neesham hilarious comment on Ben Cuttings beard photo shared by his wife Erinvholland
James neesham hilarious comment on Ben Cuttings beard photo shared by his wife Erinvholland

Due to the corona outbreak many sports event have been called off to reduce the spread. The famous IPL has been postponed and in oscillation for its execution. Recently IPL owners after a conference call states that they are ready to bear the losses as was no other choice but to bear what’s happening.

Almost all the cricket matches have been called off due to the corona outbreak, where players started to find other avenues to pass time.

Erin Holland’s tweet

New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham, who is known off-the-field for his amusing activities across social media platforms, put on display another hilarious comments on social media platform Instagram. Neesham recently made a hilarious comment on Ben Cutting’s beard.

Cutting’s wife and renowned host Erin Holland shared a picture in social media says”BYE BYE BEARD”, read the caption of the photo in which Erin Holland was pointing out towards her husband’s beard. Neesham, who didn’t shy away from posting a hilarious comment, where he mentioned that he would do the same regards kissing if he keeps his beard.

Ben Cutting in PSL

Both Cutting and Holland were in Pakistan recently for the ongoing fifth season of the Pakistan Super League. While Cutting was representing Quetta Gladiators in the tournament, Holland was covering PSL 2020 as a sports anchor.

In the seven matches that Cutting played in PSL 2020, he dismissed eight batsmen at an average of 21.62, an economy rate of 10.62 and a strike rate of 12. The 33-year old player finished the season as its ninth-highest wicket-taker.

With the bat in hand, Cutting scored 146 runs at an average of 29.20 and a strike rate of 189.61 including one half-century against Lahore Qalandars. Having won only four out of the 10 matches that they played, defending champions Gladiators couldn’t even qualify for the semi-finals of PSL 2020.

“Sachin or Virat Kohli” Ishant Sharma Points Out His Favorite Player

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Virat, Sachin and Ishant Sharma
Virat, Sachin and Ishant Sharma

The 31 year old Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma spokes out about his favorite Indian batsman. Ishant has been asked to choose between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, he is also the last of player who played with both.

Kohli or Sachin – Ishant’s reply

Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma are from the delhi and made their debut in Indian team with short difference. Ishant made his debut in the summer of 2007 whereas Kohli entered in 2008. Recently Ishant Sharma dragged in to the Indian test squad playing against New Zealand after recovering from the ankle injury. But ruled out in the second test match due to the same.

As each day passes by, the comparisons between Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar are getting intense, both have been the best batsmen of their eras and Kohli is still going strong and gradually nearing Sachin’s tally.

The brawl get its peak as Virat Kohli is just 133 runs behind to beat Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record. Many experts believe that Virat Kohli would break Sachin’s record with his bat.

Therefore, between the Indian cricket fans, two camps have been generated, one who believes that Kohli has already outshined the master blaster, the other thinks that he is yet to achieve it or will never be able to do it.

In an interaction with the Cricbuzz, Ishant was asked who is his favourite batsman between Kohli and Tendulkar.

“Virat Kohli is the best batsman I have ever seen play on a cricket field,” Ishant answered, a statement which he had on the tip of his tongue as soon as the question was asked.

Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma
Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma

“Kohli or Dhoni”- Don’t want to create controversy 

In the same interview Ishant Sharma has been asked to choose the best captain he played under. As he have played a significant amount of time under both Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Ishant gave an un expected and straight forward reply that he don’t want to create controversy by mentioning a particular player name.

“Both Dhoni and Virat are my favourite captains. I can’t pick one and create a controversy.” Ishant said.

Also read : IPL owners had a conference call and comes out with a decision after BCCI announced the postpone.

As T20 world cup is scheduled to play later this year, Dhoni is expected to make his way back to the squad after exposing his form in IPL 2020. But unfortunately the IPL has been postponed due to the corona virus outbreak.

 

 

IPL Owners Had a Conference Call Regards BCCI Decision of Postpone : Report

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IPL may postpone due to corona
IPL may postpone due to corona

The announcement of IPL postpone to April 15 due to the corona virus out break disappoints every one including the IPL franchise. One of the franchises officials claimed that the owners are set to have a conference call at 6 pm on Monday (March 16).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday (March 13) decided to suspend IPL 2020 till April 15, 2020 after the meeting with IPL franchise.

In a statement, the BCCI said that it “will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard”.

Regards Conference call

“We are having a conference call today in the evening and we will discuss the situation, but just look around. Schools, colleges, malls, theaters have all been closed,” the official was quoted as saying by IANS.

“In fact, even gyms have closed now after the fresh directive from the health department. So, in such a scenario, it is only obvious that we might get to a situation where the league may have to be called off for a season,” the official further added.

While another official said that the franchises are ready to bear the losses as was no other choice but to bear what’s happening.

“See, we will be having basic loses of around Rs 15-20 crore which comes with paying salaries and other things that come with the successful organization of the league,” the official claimed.

“But there are other loses as well like those that come from merchandise sales etc. While tickets and all are insured, these are loses which the franchises will have to bear if the tournament doesn’t happen. But then, we all realise that nothing beats human safety,” the official added.

The opening match of this year’s IPL was supposed to be played between the most successful teams of IPL – defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 29.

“Brad Hogg Rates IPL and PSL” Result May Excite Everyone

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Brad Hogg
Brad Hogg

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg, who was in India for the Road Safety World Series, has now returned back to Australia after the postponement of the tournament due to the outbreak of coronavirus. Hogg, who was representing Australia Legends in the tournament, took to his social media platform Twitter handle to announce his arrival back in Australia.

Being asked several about T20 leagues, the 49-year old gleefully replied to his fans and expressed his opinion on the likes of the postponed Indian Premier League and the ongoing Pakistan Super League.

Regards IPL and PSL

When a fans asked Hogg to rate the IPL and the PSL out of 10, the chinaman bowler believed both the leagues to be at par with each other. Hogg, who gave nine points each to the IPL and the PSL, followed his judgement with explanation regarding both the leagues.

IPL and PSL
IPL and PSL

Hogg, who played for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League till 2018, had represented Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals during his playing days in the IPL.

The most awaited Indian Premier League has been postponed to mid of April due to the impact of coronavirus. The officials also hints that the IPL may cancel if it crosses the deadline(April 20). As Indian government imposed new visa restriction the involvement of foreign players remains doubt full.

Hogg’s reply

Hogg replied in an un-expected manner and stunned everyone

 

WATCH : What MS Dhoni did before leaving Chennai as IPL Postponed to April 15

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Dhoni left Chennai
Dhoni left Chennai

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s videos of returning to practice had been doing the rounds for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League would have given his plentiful fans a chance of watching him do his thing on a cricket ground yet again.

IPL postponed

Due to the out break of corona virus BCCI along with IPL franchise decide to postpone the series on behalf of the safety measure. Previously IPL franchise agreed to play the matches behind the closed door with a condition. They request the BCCI to have a discussion with the particular Government department regards the visa restriction imposed till April 15.

The BCCI arranged an official meeting with their IPL franchises on March 14(Saturday)  regards the IPL postpone. And come up with the decision to postpone the match to Mid of April. BCCI President Ganguly after the meeting states that ,“It will happen, because if it is April 15, then, in any case 15 days are gone, it has to be truncated. How truncated, how many games, I can’t say at the moment.”

CSK left the camp

Following the announcement regarding the postponement of the tournament, CSK have decided to send all their players back home. The preparation camp conducted by the franchise had seen the likes of Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Kedar Jadhav, Murali Vijay, Karn Sharma, Piyush Chawla and others taking part.

On the last day before returning home, Dhoni was seen greeting his fans and all other people associated with Chennai Super Kings. The legendary cricketers shook hands, signed autographs and interacted with fans despite the coronavirus scare.

‘It is up to my employers’: Sanjay Manjrekar breaks his Silence,Possible Three Reason for his Dismissal

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Harsha Bhogle and Sanjay Manjrekar

The former Indian player Sanjay Manjrekar has been dismissed from the commentary panel recently. Sanjay Manjrekar was part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) commentary panel for many major ICC events ever since he took up the commentary gig post his retirement in 1996. While Manjrekar is one of the most experienced commentators in the world, the former Mumbai captain has been involved in quite a few controversies over the years.

Meanwhile, apart from a statement, no particular reason has been released by any official stating as to why Sanjay Manjrekar was dropped. He has covered World Cups and many other ICC tournaments and is a mainstay in the commentary teams covering multi-nation cricket tournaments.

Sanjay Manjrekar’s reply

Regards the decision of BCCI board, Sanjay Manjrekar takes to twitter to reply to that action.

“I have always considered commentary as a great privilege, but never an entitlement,” Sanjay’s tweet read.

“It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional,” he added.

Three possible reasons for his dismissal

Manjrekar on Dhoni’s run out decision in last year IPL

Sanjay Manjrekar is a proud Mumbaikar and there is nothing wrong with that. That does however, become a problem when you hold a position where you’re expected to play the part of the neutral with perfection. Manjrekar however, made no bones about his favouritism. In fact, during the IPL, he made it abundantly clear, where his heart lay.

During last year’s IPL final, Manjrekar bluntly blurted his desire to see the third umpire rule MS Dhoni out in a controversial run-out decision. He did get his wish but also received a lot of flak and was called a Mumbai Indians cheerleader.

Sanjay Manjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar

Verbal abuse on Jadeja

One of the biggest talking points from last year’s Cricket World Cup was Ravindra Jadeja’s levelling of Sanjay Manjrekar after the commentator called him a bits and pieces cricketer and expressed that he wasn’t a fan of cricketers like him.

Jadeja shot him down by claiming that he had heard enough of his verbal diarrhoea before putting on an all-round clinic in the semi-final vs New Zealand. Manjrekar later admitted that he was off the mark with his unsavoury comments but the damage was already done.

Brawl with Harsha Bhogle

Sanjay Manjrekar had a commentary brawl with Harsha Bhogle during the pink ball test match between India and Bangladesh. The whole transcript of the conversation between the two follows..

Harsha Bhogle: When there’s a post-mortem done on this game, and there should be a post-mortem done on this game, visibility of that ball will be factor against the white sightscreen.

Sanjay Manjrekar: Don’t think so. Because when you see the slip catchers, the way they have taken catches, I don’t think visibility is an issue at all. The texture of the ball is the issue.

Harsha Bhogle: Definitely ask batsmen on both sides.

Sanjay Manjrekar: Do you think Virat Kohli wasn’t seeing the ball properly?

Harsha Bhogle: Or Ajinkya Rahane, or Cheteshwar Pujara. Ask all of them, just ask them, ‘what do you think?’”. Because if pink-ball cricket is going to be a regular feature, then you want to make sure everything’s working.

Sanjay Manjrekar: Don’t we get an indication watching from the outside whether the batsman is seeing the ball properly or not?

Harsha Bhogle: Doesn’t cost anything to ask. Always good to know everything around you. If I was doing a post-mortem, I’d ask everything because I want to know everything about the pink-ball game. To see, if everything’s working, why are so many batsmen getting hit.

Sanjay Manjrekar: You need to ask, Harsha. For us, who have played the game, we get a fair idea of what’s happening out there. Have been watching two-and-a-half days, three days of cricket, I don’t think visibility is an issue. We’ve seen some terrific catches taken in the slips, on the boundary as well.

Harsha Bhogle: When you have played the game, you get a very good idea of what’s happening, what the conditions are. But it cannot be a limitation to learning. If you’d never asked players, you’d never have got T20 cricket, you’d never have got day-night cricket. So sometimes it’s best to ask everybody what they think and justify your hypothesis rather than rolling it out before asking. That’s the only point I’m making.

Sanjay Manjrekar: Point taken, but don’t agree.

Manjrekar later apologised for his actions but by then he had already burned a bridge with his listeners and from the looks of it, possibly his employers as well.

“Six Possible Ways to Host IPL 2020” Experts Claims After the BCCI Announcement

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BCCI sent an acceptance letter to UAE

After the out break of corona virus many scheduled sports event have been collapsed globally. The cash rich Indian Premier League(IPL) also affected due to the corona out break. Previously IPL has been scheduled to start from March 29 with an opening match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday met the Indian Premier League franchises owners at the Board headquarters here in Mumbai to discuss the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak and its impact on the upcoming season.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jai Shah arrive at the BCCI headquarters for a meeting with IPL franchise owners in Mumbai
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jai Shah arrive at the BCCI headquarters for a meeting with IPL franchise owners in Mumbai

Possibilities of IPL 

An BCCI official hints that IPL would cancelled if it misses April 20 deadline. The BCCI took this decision on behalf of the safety measure to prevent the spread of corona virus. Experts comes out with six possibilities if the IPL begin in mid of April.

One of the first options presented in the meeting was the diminish of the IPL for this season.

The second option is of dividing 8 teams into two groups of four. The team finishing at top two at both groups will play the play-offs.

The third option is to increase in the double-headers matches. This year only 6 doubleheaders were scheduled which was making it a 50-day long tournament.

The fourth option is holding all matches in just a couple of centers with restricted movements of players, support staff and TV crew, to prevent the spread of the virus

The fifth option is to play behind closed doors (empty stadiums) and has all the 60 games in a shorter time frame which will ensure that the stakeholders do not lose out truckloads of money.

Finally the last option seems to have more possibility as BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, after the meeting told that the number of matches will be reduced if IPL takes place this year since the window of the tournament will be massively reduced after postponement.

Ganguly said, “It will happen, because if it is April 15, then, in any case, 15 days are gone, it has to be truncated. How truncated, how many games, I can’t say at the moment.”

Every IPL fans expect to see their stars in game as expected that too Dhoni fans are very eager to see their THALA in game after 8 months of waiting. The former Indian captain plays his last match against New Zealand in the world cup 2019.

“IPL-13 will be truncated, if it happens” Or “Cancelled If It Misses April 20” : BCCI

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IPL vs Corona

Due to the out break of corona virus many sports event including IPL has been postponed. The cash-rich IPL has been scheduled to begin from March 29. Due to the corona issue and visa restriction BCCI announced to host the IPL in the mid of April.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday met the Indian Premier League franchises owners at the Board headquarters here in Mumbai to discuss the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak and its impact on the upcoming season.

BCCI and IPL
BCCI and IPL

Called-off if it misses April 20

An BCCI official hints that IPL would cancelled if it misses April 20 deadline. Due to the uncontrollable spread many events have been called off globally. The BCCI took this decision on behalf of the safety measure to prevent the spread of corona virus.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation. The BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience. The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard,” the BCCI said in a statement yesterday.

“If at all the IPL starts, it would be around April 20 but the decision will be made around April 10. If the tournament doesn’t start by April 20, it will have to be deferred till the next year,” an IPL official said when speaking about the latest developments.

“Besides players, most teams have foreigners in its coaching staff. Since the visa issue is unresolved, they were not so keen on starting the tournament without coaches, not just the players,” the official added.

Cut Short if it happens

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said that the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League will be cut short if it happens, news agency PTI reported. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai after the meeting, BCCI President said ,“It will happen, because if it is April 15, then, in any case 15 days are gone, it has to be truncated. How truncated, how many games, I can’t say at the moment.”

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jai Shah arrive at the BCCI headquarters for a meeting with IPL franchise owners in Mumbai
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jai Shah arrive at the BCCI headquarters for a meeting with IPL franchise owners in Mumbai.

Previous Announcement

Earlier, on Friday, Ganguly had spoken to reporters and had said that postponing the tournament was the only way to go as “first priority is safety” for everyone.

“Let’s stick to the postponement (at the moment). First priority is safety, so we postponed the games,” he had said. On being asked if IPL franchises were happy with the call, he had added: “Nobody has a choice.”

According to reports, the BCCI and IPL is set to take a massive hit in case the IPL gets called off this season with the figure envisaged to hit the roof of Rs.10, 000 crore with over 200 brands brought on board for IPL 2020. A lump sum of Rs. 400 crore will be lost on ticket sales solely while a further Rs.300 were shelved out by Star Sports as they have the telecast rights for the ongoing edition of the league.

 

MA Chidambaram Stadium De-Sealed Three Stands, will be Opened for the Upcoming IPL

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Chepauk Stadium Chennai
Chepauk Stadium Chennai

MA Chidambaram stadium- History

MA Chidambaram stadium is located in Chennai and it is also known as Chepauk stadium. Established in 1916, the stadium has hosted plenty of Tests, ODIs, T20Is and also IPL matches involving the local IPL side, Chennai Super Kings and the final as well. The stadium which is controlled by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association is also the oldest cricket stadium in the country that is currently used on a consistent basis. It has a capacity of 50,000 seats but only 38,000 seats are being used.

The three stands of the stadium remains empty where it has a maximum capacity of 12,000 and each of the three stands, I, J and K have a capacity of 4,000 seats apiece. These three stands have not been used since November 2011.

Reason for the empty stands

The three stands in Chepauk have been under legal issues since their construction. The High Court in Madras put a stay on the use of those stands as TNCA altered with the assessment report for those stands. In fact, a criminal case was also issued against TNCA by the High Court in 2013. Late last year, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association got possession of the ground as it had entered into a new lease agreement for 21 years with the state government.

Subsequently, the Madras Cricket Club agreed to demolish its gym to create the required space, but it didn’t work out as the ground’s lease to TNCA and MCC had ended in 2015. Late last year, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association got possession of the ground as it had entered into a new lease agreement for 21 years with the state government.

Chepauk Stadium
Chepauk Stadium

A decision to demolish the gym was taken during a general body meeting of MCC recently. TNCA sources said work has begun for demolition of the gymnasium and once it is done, the Corporation and CMDA will be approached for reopening the stands. The three stands (I, J and K) will be opened for the forthcoming IPL, the sources added.

“After the demolition is completed, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will seek permission of the Chennai Corporation and the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for clearance for the three stands”, he added.

He also said that “the club will be building a new gymnasium, adding that arrangements for an alternate gym for members has already been made”.

The last time Chepauk had a full house audience before the stands were shut was when Pakistan visited India in December 2012 for an ODI series.

 

BCCI Drops Former Indian Player Sanjay Manjrekar from its Commentary Panel

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SanjayManjrekar removed from BCCI commentary panel

Sanjay Manjrekar was part of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) commentary panel for many major ICC events ever since he took up the commentary gig post his retirement in 1996. While Manjrekar is one of the most experienced commentators in the world, the former Mumbai captain has been involved in quite a few controversies over the years. Meanwhile, apart from a statement, no particular reason has been released by any official stating as to why Sanjay Manjrekar was dropped. He has covered World Cups and many other ICC tournaments and is a mainstay in the commentary teams covering multi-nation cricket tournaments.

During the first washed-out ‘Ind vs SA’ ODI affair in Dharamsala, Sanjay Manjrekar was not present at the venue while the other commentators from BCCI’s panel like Sunil Gavaskar and Murali Kartik were present. The Indian cricket community is currently dealing with the outbreak of coronavirus, as the pandemic has resulted in the cancellation second and third matches in the series, which were to be held in Lucknow and Kolkata.

Sanjay manjrekar
Sanjay manjrekar

But, as per Mumbai Mirror’s report, he has been left out of the BCCI commentary team and will not be a part of the commentary team for the upcoming Indian Premier League, as and when it starts. “Maybe he will be left out from the IPL panel too. At this stage, it is not on top of our mind. But the fact is, they are not happy with his work,” a source was quoted saying in the report.

Manjrekar in recent months has been in the middle of a couple storms after he first called Ravindra Jadeja a bits and pieces cricketer during the 2019 ICC World Cup and then a few months later questioned the credentials of Harsha Bhogle during the historic Pink-ball Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata.

In other news, a massive statement was released by BCCI on Friday, March 13 stating the launch date of the upcoming IPL 2020 has been pushed to April 15. The BCCI’s decision comes as a precautionary measure against the Coronavirus. While the IPL 2020 has been postponed, other bilateral ODI series like ‘Ind vs SA’ and ‘Aus vs NZ’ have been entirely called off after their respective first matches.

“Safety is No.1 priority” Sourav Ganguly on IPL Postpone

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Ganguly regards IPL
Ganguly regards IPL

Due to the unexpected out break of coronavirus many sports event collapsed globally. Even the cash rich Indian Premier League has been postponed after a lot of controversy. Previously IPL franchise agreed to play the match behind the closed door with a condition. As per new visa restriction issued by Indian Government on behalf of the Corona issue, participation of the foreign players remains doubtful till April 15.

The IPL franchise request BCCI to have a conversation with the particular Government department regards visa issue. Corona out break even restrict Australia women’s tour of South Africa after the winning the T20 trophy. The on going South Africa tour of India match has been cancelled where the first ODI abandoned due to rain.

The BCCI planned a meeting on March 14,but before that the date of postpone has been announced. The Bangladesh Cricket Board also announced that the scheduled Asia X1 vs World X1 match will be played later.

BCCI announcement

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that the board came to the decision of postponing this year’s IPL as safety is their first priority in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As things stand, IPL 2020 will kick-off on April 15, but the new schedule of matches remains unknown.

“Let’s stick to the postponement (at the moment). First priority is safety, so we postponed the games. We will see what happens. It is too early to answer. Nobody has a choice,” Ganguly told PTI.

So far, India has recorded more than 80 positive cases so far (seven recovering) with the global infected count standing at over 1,30,000. The death toll because of the virus has gone beyond 5,000 internationally, two of them being confirmed cases from India.

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