Despite the fast rise in Covid-19 circumstances in India and particularly in the state of Maharashtra, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday (April 4) confirmed that all the pieces will go on ‘as per schedule’ in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
Notably, Ganguly’s affirmation got here simply hours after the Maharashtra authorities introduced a weekend lockdown to curb the unfold of COVID-19.
“Everything will go on as per schedule,” Ganguly advised ANI.
Meanwhile, the Zee News on Tuesday (April 6) carried out a ballot to know your views on Ganguly’s resolution and whereas 57.1% of people agree with the BCCI chief and want the present to go on in Mumbai, 42.9% of people oppose his resolution.
‘Everything will go on as per schedule,’ stated BCCI prez #SouravGanguly on #IPL2021
Amid rising #COVID19 circumstances & #nightcurfew in #Mumbai, IPL matches and staff observe shall be held. Do you agree with @BCCI?
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— Zee News English (@ZeeNewsEnglish) April 6, 2021
Notably, Maharashtra will enter strict weekend lockdown from Friday (April 9) 8 pm to Monday 7 am, stated state Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik including that important providers and transportation together with buses, trains, and taxis shall be allowed. The resolution was taken in a Cabinet assembly on Sunday in view of surging COVID-19 circumstances.
“A cabinet meeting took place today (April 4) and some important decisions were taken related to COVID-19. Strict rules have been made and they will be enforced from 8 pm tomorrow. The night curfew will be in force from 8 pm to 7 am. During day time, section 144 will be in force from tomorrow prohibiting more than five people to gather at one place. A decision has been taken to shut down malls, restaurants, bars. Take away services will continue. Essential services will be allowed. Government offices will open with 50 per cent capacity. Industries will continue. There is no restriction on construction work, markets,” he stated.
It is price mentioning that the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is about to host 10 IPL video games this season from April 10 to 25 and the primary match on the venue is slated to be performed between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.
Four franchises – Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals have arrange their base in Mumbai as of now. The fifth franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can also be based mostly in Mumbai at the moment, however they are going to quickly transfer to Chennai to play their first match in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11.
