The Rise of COVID Cases in India: How This Could Affect the Upcoming IPL 2021
The BCCI has been preparing for the return of the Indian Premier League this year since the last season has ended. Careful planning and considerations had to be made because of the pandemic, and not long ago, the board was able to release the full schedule and safety protocols of the upcoming season.
However, as VIVO IPL 2021 comes just around the corner and more
information about biggest IPL Matches: CSK vs MI, KKR vs RCB, SRH vs RCB, and others, the threat of the pandemic seems to get heightened. This is because India is getting more positive cases each day. A few days ago, the government has reported over 100,000 new positive cases in the country.
40 housekeeping staff allowed for IPL games, DDCA let in 42
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DDCA. (File Photo: Bidesh Manna/IANS). Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 6 : The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) had let in two extra persons, beyond the 40 that were registered for housekeeping, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on May 2, it has been learnt. Incidentally, Delhi police two persons for indulging in betting during the said match. There were 40 persons who had the permission to get into the Arun Jaitley Stadium for housekeeping during IPL matches at Delhi s Aun Jaitley Stadium. However, these two individuals, who were arrested by Delhi Police, managed to get into the stadium, a DDCA, official in the know of things, told IANS.
40 housekeeping staff allowed for IPL ties, DDCA let in 42
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Thu, May 6 2021 20:42 IST |
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Ferozeshah Kotla. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 6 : The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) had let in two extra persons, beyond the 40 that were registered for housekeeping, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on May 2, it has been learnt. Incidentally, Delhi police have arrested two persons for indulging in betting during the said match. There were 40 persons who had the permission to get into the Arun Jaitley Stadium for housekeeping during IPL matches at Delhi s Aun Jaitley Stadium. However, these two individuals, who were arrested by Delhi Police, managed to get into the stadium, a DDCA, official in the know of things, told IANS.
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FILE PHOTO: Former Indian cricketer and current BCCI (Board Of Control for Cricket in India) president Sourav ganguly reacts during a press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, India, October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo
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NEW DELHI - The remainder of the coronavirus-hit Indian Premier League (IPL) could be played in Mumbai following bubble breaches in Delhi and Ahmedabad, local media reports said on Tuesday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering shifting the remaining 31 matches of the league to the western city, they said.
Monday s match in Ahmedabad had to be rescheduled after two Kolkata Knight Riders players tested positive for COVID-19 while three non-playing members of the Chennai Super Kings franchise have also contracted the virus in Delhi.