IPL postponed

KATHMANDU: TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 – Indian Premier League cricket (IPL) cricket tournament has been postponed. The IPL has been postponed indefinitely as Corona infections among players and officials have increased, the IPL said.

IPL president Brijesh Patel said the decision was taken for the benefit of all, according to Cricinfo.com.

The BCCI said the decision was taken keeping in view the safety, health and welfare of all stakeholders, saying it could not compromise on the safety of players, support staff and participants in the IPL.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s wicket keeper Wriddhiman Saha, Chennai’s chief executive Kasi Viswanathan, bowling coachLakshmipathy Balaji and the bus’s assistant staff were tested positive Corona virus.

Delhi Capitals are top of the competition, followed by Chennai and Bangalore. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.