IPL 13 is scheduled to begin on April 15 as of now.
BCCI sources have revealed that they have not taken any call regarding IPL 2020 as of now but are closely monitoring the situation.
If the Coronavirus pandemic had not happened, we would have already seen IPL 13 begin at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on March 29. However, the current start date of the tournament is April 15. The start is highly unlikely given that the country is under lockdown till April 14 and the numbers of Coronavirus patients are still increasing.
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A source close to the BCCI told ANI, “No decision has been taken on IPL yet, we are closely monitoring the situation, and we will take a call accordingly.”
BCCI has also released an official statement regarding the precautions that are required to be taken in the interest of the players, fans and the stakeholders of the IPL.
The statement read, “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 has also assured that it will work in unison with the Indian Sports Ministry and will stick to the guidelines issued by them.
(With inputs from ANI)