IPL 2023 Covid-19: Corona threat looms over IPL, BCCI issues advisory for players

The threat of Corona has started looming over the 16th season of the Indian Premier League. The main reason for this is that for the last few days, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people infected with Kovid-19 across the country. 515 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi in 24 hours. In the coming days, its positivity rate is going to increase further. Every day an increase of about 11% is being seen in the number of corona infected. Now in view of these increasing cases, BCCI has given strict instructions to all the franchisees, coaching staff and players of IPL, and has asked everyone to be more and more alert and careful, so that there is no impact on the tournament.

In view of the increasing cases of Corona, a senior BCCI official said that we have asked everyone to be more vigilant and careful to prevent this virus in IPL. We know that the cases of corona are increasing rapidly in the country. But there is nothing to worry about. Because we have instructed the players, coaching staff and franchisees to follow Covid-19.

The safety of the players and their health is paramount to us. Whatever guidelines will be given by the government, they will be followed literally. No relaxation will be given under any circumstances. The BCCI team is also taking stock of the situation and as far as the coronavirus is concerned, we are tracking everyone from time to time.

Former cricketer Akash Chopra, who was involved in the Hindi commentary panel in IPL, has been infected with Corona. Giving this information through his Twitter handle, Akash Chopra himself said that sorry for the interruption. C virus has attacked again. Right now the symptoms are mild, everything is under control. I will stay away from commentary for a few days, I hope I will come back to you strongly.