IPL 2021: Cricket fraternity reacts as BCCI decides to postpone IPL 14 with immediate effect

The decision came after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in the bio-secure bubble of various franchises.

By Salman Anjum - 04 May, 2021

With the second wave of COVID-19 wreaking havoc in the country, it was only a matter of time before the outbreak had this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in its grip.

The disappointing news of the postponement of IPL 2021 came on Tuesday (May 4) after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in the bio-secure bubble of various franchises.

“The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an emergency meeting has unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect,” IPL said in a media release.

“The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organising the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and wellbeing of all the stakeholders in mind.”

Twitter was buzzing after the cash-rich tournament got postponed with cricket experts backing the decision of BCCI and the IPL Governing Council.

Check out the reactions:

Seems a very sensible decision to postpone the IPL .. Now cases have started to appear inside the bubble they had no other option .. Hope everyone stays safe in India and all the overseas players can find a way back to there families .. #IPL2021
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 4, 2021

In view of the COVID crisis in India and with players testing positive, the postponement of IPL with immediate effect is the correct course of action taken by @BCCI and the IPL governing council.
Hope to see IPL back soon in better & safe environment.#IPL2021 #IndiaFightsCOVID19
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) May 4, 2021

We are in a worldwide pandemic - faced with several challenges. It’s sad to see another big tournament being affected - however it’s the right decision taken at this point. It’s important to understand nothing can be water tight & working against a pandemic is challenging itself
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) May 4, 2021

Covid don’t care.
It has no favorites.

Get well to those sick and hopefully everyone else will get home safe and in good health.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) May 4, 2021

I guess it became inevitable in the last couple of days.....Look forward to calling the action in happier times. The #IPL is a great event and I hope it returns stronger when the world is what we knew it to be
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 4, 2021

Sitting today @IPL suspended indefinitely I think India will find it very tough to host the World Cup has well. UAE already identified as back up option. If I am asked to pin point one reason it’s travel. One city many grounds bubble was fine. Travel and no bubble works.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) May 4, 2021

The IPL 2021 season saw only 29 games being held in four venues – Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Delhi.

On Monday (May 3), two players at Kolkata Knight Riders, Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result, the match between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore couldn’t take place.

Moreover, a couple of positive cases were also detected in the CSK contingent, including bowling coach L Balaji.

By Salman Anjum - 04 May, 2021

IPL 2021: Cricket fraternity reacts as BCCI decides to postpone IPL 14 with immediate effect

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