With the COVID-19 spreading like wildfire, India on Tuesday extended the country-wide lockdown till May 3 in a bid to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. While the sporting calendar has been left shattered by COVID-19, all eyes are on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 after almost all the major sporting were either cancelled or postponed in the wake of the pandemic.&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to postpone the IPL 2020 indefinitely with travel restrictions and strict lockdown measures still in place not only in India but in many other countries as well, as per sources close to the development.

As India goes into the second phase of lockdown till May 3, there’s no way the tournament could be conducted. As per sources, the BCCI will take a call on the fate of IPL 2020 after May 3. However, an official confirmation is still awaited from the cricket board.

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With the IPL 2020 not cancelled as of now, there are major possibilities that the cash-rich tournament could be played in the October-November window, which is reserved for the ICC T20 World Cup. However, with Australia closing its border for six months to stop the spread of coronavirus, there are chances that the showpiece event could be deferred, opening up a small window for IPL 2020 given the condition surrounding the COVID-19 improves.

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Limited venues and matches behind closed doors are real possibilities if IPL 2020 is held later in the year.

IPL 2020 was earlier scheduled to be played from March 29 but was postponed till April 15 due to COVID-19 outbreak. However, with the situation deteriorating with each passing day, there was no way the tournament could be conducted.

Meanwhile, a&nbsp;total number of 10,363 cases of coronavirus have been reported in India. So far, 339 people have succumbed to the infection in the country, while 1,035 patients have been cured.

With the COVID-19 spreading like wildfire, India on Tuesday extended the country-wide lockdown till May 3 in a bid to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. While the sporting calendar has been left shattered by COVID-19, all eyes are on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 after almost all the major sporting were either cancelled or postponed in the wake of the pandemic.

With the COVID-19 spreading like wildfire, India on Tuesday extended the country-wide lockdown till May 3 in a bid to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. While the sporting calendar has been left shattered by COVID-19, all eyes are on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 after almost all the major sporting were either cancelled or postponed in the wake of the pandemic. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to postpone the IPL 2020 indefinitely with travel restrictions and strict lockdown measures still in place not only in India but in many other countries as well, as per sources close to the development. As India goes into the second phase of lockdown till May 3, there’s no way the tournament could be conducted. As per sources, the BCCI will take a call on the fate of IPL 2020 after May 3. However, an official confirmation is still awaited from the cricket board. ALSO READ: Can't imagine ICC T20 World Cup happening in empty stadiums, it defies belief: Allan Border With the IPL 2020 not cancelled as of now, there are major possibilities that the cash-rich tournament could be played in the October-November window, which is reserved for the ICC T20 World Cup. However, with Australia closing its border for six months to stop the spread of coronavirus, there are chances that the showpiece event could be deferred, opening up a small window for IPL 2020 given the condition surrounding the COVID-19 improves. ALSO READ: COVID-19: Former Pakistan first-class cricketer Zafar Sarfaraz passes away after testing positive for coronavirus Limited venues and matches behind closed doors are real possibilities if IPL 2020 is held later in the year. IPL 2020 was earlier scheduled to be played from March 29 but was postponed till April 15 due to COVID-19 outbreak. However, with the situation deteriorating with each passing day, there was no way the tournament could be conducted. Meanwhile, a total number of 10,363 cases of coronavirus have been reported in India. So far, 339 people have succumbed to the infection in the country, while 1,035 patients have been cured.

IPL 2020 postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI sources

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the novel coronavirus a pandemic, many sporting events all around the world have taken a major hit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has been suspended till April 15 as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus pandemic. With almost every sporting events either getting postponed or suspended, all eyes were on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 which was scheduled to start from March 29.&nbsp;

The BCCI, in a statement, said that the board is concerned and sensitive about the stakeholders and public health while adding that it is taking all steps to ensure that IPL 2020 is a safe cricketing experience.&nbsp;

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation. The BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience," BCCI said in a statement on Friday.

"The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard," the statement added.

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Earlier, the Indian government had suspended all the visas till April 15 which brought the future of IPL 2020 and the participation of foreign players under dark clouds. However, with IPL 2020 being suspended till April 15, cricket fans will hope that the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic improves.&nbsp;

On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi - Manish Sisodia - confirmed that there will be no sporting activities in the national capital, including IPL 2020, until further notice. The Delhi government's statement came as a big blow to IPL and BCCI with Feroz Shah Kotla being the home stadium of Delhi Capitals.

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Many sporting events such as ISSF Shooting World Cup, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro, NBA and Australia Grand Prix, to name a few have been either suspended or postponed and it will be interesting to see how the BCCI manages to conduct IPL 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the novel coronavirus a pandemic, many sporting events all around the world have taken a major hit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has been suspended till April 15 as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus pandemic.

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the novel coronavirus a pandemic, many sporting events all around the world have taken a major hit. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 has been suspended till April 15 as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus pandemic. With almost every sporting events either getting postponed or suspended, all eyes were on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 which was scheduled to start from March 29. The BCCI, in a statement, said that the board is concerned and sensitive about the stakeholders and public health while adding that it is taking all steps to ensure that IPL 2020 is a safe cricketing experience. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation. The BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience," BCCI said in a statement on Friday. "The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard," the statement added. ALSO READ: BCCI explores alternate venues after Delhi shuts doors on IPL matches due to coronavirus Earlier, the Indian government had suspended all the visas till April 15 which brought the future of IPL 2020 and the participation of foreign players under dark clouds. However, with IPL 2020 being suspended till April 15, cricket fans will hope that the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic improves. On Friday, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi - Manish Sisodia - confirmed that there will be no sporting activities in the national capital, including IPL 2020, until further notice. The Delhi government's statement came as a big blow to IPL and BCCI with Feroz Shah Kotla being the home stadium of Delhi Capitals. ALSO READ: No IPL 2020, other sports event to be held in Delhi amid coronavirus outbreak: Manish Sisodia Many sporting events such as ISSF Shooting World Cup, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro, NBA and Australia Grand Prix, to name a few have been either suspended or postponed and it will be interesting to see how the BCCI manages to conduct IPL 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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IPL 2020 postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI sources

IPL 2020 suspended till April 15 amid coronavirus outbreak, confirms BCCI