The IPL season 2022 has been suspended after several players and staffs from various teams tested positive for Covid-19. IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed this development.
“The tournament has been suspended indefinitely. We will try to conduct the event in the next available window but this month is unlikely,” league chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI.
This suspension comes a day after the match of KKR Vs RCB was postponed after two players tested positive for Covid. On Tuesday, CSK vs RR match, scheduled for Wednesday, was also postponed since two CSK staff members had tested positive for Covid-19.
The bio-bubble for many franchises has been compromised and due to this, the IPL has been suspended for the time being. Sunrisers Hyderabad were scheduled to play against Mumbai Indians in Delhi today.
BCCI confirms :
The IPL has been suspended for time being. We spoke to everyone from teams, broadcasters and all those who were involved in it. It was decided to defer the IPL especially looking at the sentiment and current situation in the country. For us players health is paramount and BCCI will always keeps safety first. We will meet again soon and decide when we can conclude this edition, we will have to see when is the next window available: Rajeev Shukla, BCCI vice president.
