IPL Cricket Tournament Halted as COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc in India

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The high profile Indian Premier League has been indefinitely suspended after players and officials from several teams tested positive for COVID-19. The tournament is the world’s richest crick…

The tournament was being played behind closed doors in empty stadia by players from India and around the world. It was broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on Disney Plus Hotstar.

“The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in organizing the IPL. This decision was taken keeping the safety, health and wellbeing of all the stakeholders in mind.” Over the last month, India has become the global epicenter of the virus. Everyone aged 18 and above in India is now eligible for vaccination, but the country is running short of vaccines.

Cinemas around the country remain closed and productions are at a standstill after India experienced several super-spreader events over the past few weeks including heavily-attended international cricket games prior to the IPL, the Kumbh Mela religious gathering, and election rallies in five states attended by hundreds of largely unmasked party faithful.

 

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