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Other News :: Indian Premier League: 2020 tournament suspended until further notice

Posted on 2020-04-17 by Gooner

The 2020 Indian Premier League has been suspended "until further notice", the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced.

The Twenty20 competition, originally due to start on 29 March, was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday, India's lockdown was extended until 3 May. Under the lockdown rules in India, only essential businesses, such as groceries and pharmacies, are allowed to remain open.

In a statement on Thursday, the BCCI said all parties involved had agreed that the tournament "will only commence when it is safe and appropriate to do so".

"The health and safety of the nation and everyone involved in our great sport remains our top priority," the BCCI said.

No date has been suggested for when it could be held.

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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