IPL 2021 suspended indefinitely after players tested COVID positive

The 2021 season of the Indian Premier League has been suspended indefinitely with the rise in COVID cases in team camps. Yesterday two players of Kolkata Knight Riders and support staffs of Chennai Super Kings were tested positive and today Sunrises Hyderabad wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals spinner Amit Mishra had tested positive for COVID-19.

"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 Shuka, BCCI vice president.

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