IPL officials held discussions on Monday as a follow-up to a meeting with BCCI two days earlier with the league postponed until April 15 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The cricket board’s decision followed steps taken by the government, including the suspension of visas. Most state governments have placed restrictions on public gathering, including sporting events. “It was a brief call. We wanted to discuss the safety and security of the players, if we manage to get underway,” said a franchise official. “We will talk again next week. It was basically stock-taking,” said another franchise head.
Saturday’s meeting discussed various scenarios. The best was to start the league from April 16, in the same format but with more double headers. The franchises await an update from BCCI on visas for foreign players and support staff.
BCCI employees at its Mumbai headquarters were on Monday given the option to work from home as concern over the virus hit India’s biggest sports body. “The office will remain open, but with all domestic and international cricket suspended for now, everyone has been allowed to work from home,” an official said.
