Indian Premier League postponed until April 15 over coronavirus

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The two-month Twenty20 competition is estimated to generate more than $11 billion for the Indian economy. (AFP)
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  • Two-month Twenty20 competition is estimated to generate more than $11 billion for the Indian economy

NEW DELHI: The start of the Indian Premier League, the world鈥檚 most lucrative cricket competition, has been postponed from March 29 until April 15 over the coronavirus, the Indian cricket board said Friday.
鈥淭he Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation,鈥� the BCCI said in a statement.


The two-month Twenty20 competition is estimated to generate more than $11 billion for the Indian economy and involves cricket鈥檚 top international stars.

 

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