IPL 2021: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla clarifies IPL 2021 ‘postponed, not cancelled’– Hours after the IPL 2021 got suspended after multiple cases of COVID-19 in as many as 4 IPL franchises, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the IPL 2021 season is postponed but not cancelled.
Speaking to Star Sports, Shukla said that the decision on the completion of the tournament will be taken in due course of time. “I want to make it clear that IPL 2021 has been not cancelled. It has been suspended, it has been postponed, it has been deferred, so it will happen. The remaining part of this year’s IPL will happen. But in due course, when the covid situation improves, a decision will be taken about it,” said Shukla.
IPL 2021: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla clarifies IPL 2021 ‘postponed, not cancelled’
The BCCI official also clarified that the big decision has been taken keeping in mind the players and their families.
“Few players wanted to leave the country. They had spoken to their franchisees and the franchisees also confided with us. But not many players were willing to leave the country. But keeping that in mind, and obviously, there is a panic-like situation, if people are scared, we have to look at that aspect also and we have to take steps accordingly. So, that’s why keeping their concerns in mind, their families’ concerns in mind, we have taken this decision,” Shukla further added.
He further added that they have tried to bring in some positivity and cheer amid unprecedented COVID-19 crisis in India but it backfired.
“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. These are difficult times, especially in India and while we have tried to bring in some positivity and cheer, however, it is imperative that the tournament is now suspended and everyone goes back to their families and loved ones in these trying times,” he opined.
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