Lockdown 4.0: Do new govt rules pave the way for decision on IPL 2020?

As stadiums are opened for cricketers' training in lockdown 4.0, the question arises whether the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) can be held in near future?

Lockdown 4.0: Do new MHA guidelines pave way for a decision on IPL 2020?

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India is scheduled to participate in Asia Cup hosted by Pakistan cricket board in UAE. According to various media reports, BCCI wanted to organise IPL 2020 during this window, but PCB protested strongly.

Anish Kumar New Delhi

6 min read Last Updated : May 19 2020 | 11:28 AM IST

Stadiums and sports complexes will reopen for athletes to train, according to the government's new guidelines for extending the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. Spectators won’t be allowed still. So, what are the chances of the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) being be held anytime soon? Will the new guidelines have a bearing?

Even as training is being allowed, the government has listed sports events in the prohibited category, along with domestic and international flights, till May 31. Responding to the new lockdown 4.0 guidelines, BCCI treasurer Arun Kumar Dhumal said: “Taking into

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown IPL 2020 Indian Premier League BCCI ICC T20 World Cup 2020

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