IPL suspended as India battles surge in coronavirus cases
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A file photo of the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended indefinitely by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday after it emerged multiple cricketers and support staff members tested positive for coronavirus. The Indian Premier League Governing Council and Board of Control for Cricket in India in an emergency meeting has unanimously decided to postpone (the) IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect, organisers said in a statement. 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 well-being of all the stakeholders in mind, it said.
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