With an eye on the prevailing COVID-19 situation within the nation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has determined to droop all age-group competitions just like the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy and can assess the situation additional submit the 2021 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a letter to the state associations, accessed by information company ANI, BCCI secretary Jay Shah knowledgeable them of the situation and the choice to droop age-group competitions at current as that might require inter-city journey and creation of bio bubbles.
“The domestic season 2020-21 started unusually late owing to the countrywide lockdown on account of the global pandemic. The pandemic meant that we had to wait until January 2021 to start our domestic season and as discussed in the 89th AGM, we began our season by hosting the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy ahead of the IPL Auction,” the letter learn.
The home T20 event was adopted by the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which was efficiently performed at totally different centres in India with New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium internet hosting the ultimate between UPCA and MCA on Sunday, 14th March.
“The Women’s Senior One Day Trophy is also currently underway at different centres with the final scheduled to take place on 4th April. While our endeavor was to get in as many matches as was practicable across different age groups in the season, prevailing circumstances have now forced us to suspend all age-group tournaments. This is on account of the fact that active COVID cases are on the rise and organising tournaments requires intercity travel, strict quarantine measures and the creation and maintenance of bio-secure bubbles for the participants,” Shah defined.
The secretary then added that with the board exams not far away, it might be acceptable to plan the age-group video games submit the IPL slated to be held between April 9 and May 30. “Moreover, the situation is presently not conducive in some states. Considering the truth that the tenth and twelfth board examinations are additionally across the nook throughout India, it’s prudent that our younger athletes have the chance to arrange and focus on these essential examinations.
“Furthermore, our players’ health, safety and well-being are our primary concern. I assure you that we will continue exploring a window for organising the age-group tournaments post the IPL 2021,” he added.
