Home » BCCI suspends IPL 2020 indefinitely due...

BCCI suspends IPL 2020 indefinitely due to Covid-19

Sumit Arora Published On April 16th, 2020 Leave a comment

The Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided that the IPL 2020 Season will be suspended till “further notice”. This decision is taken in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The IPL was set to start on March 29 and end on May 24, but it was first postponed till April 15 after a surge of coronavirus positive cases in India.

Click Here To Get Test Series For SBI PO 2020

All eight franchises were informed of the decision by IPL COO Hemang Amin. The eight franchises bought a total of 62 players spending ₹140.30 crores overall. The tournament’s stakeholders including players and the franchises will now be facing a financial setback due to the event’s suspension.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

BCCI President: Sourav Ganguly; Headquarter of BCCI: Mumbai.

Find More Sports News Here

About the Author

Sumit Arora

Author

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, my role involves researching and creating informative and engaging content aimed at helping candidates prepare for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in delivering insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest current affairs trends and developments. My primary focus is on educational excellence, ensuring that our readers are well-prepared and informed to face their exams with confidence. Through meticulously crafted content, I aim to guide and support candidates in their journey toward success.