COVID-19: ECB Lets English Players Decide On Participation In IPL 14

Mumbai: After Two players from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and two members of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), testing positive for COVID-19, there has been a huge debate over the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In such a situation, questions are being raised on the participation of foreign players. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has left a decision for its players whether they want to participate in the tournament or return home.

An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the board is in regular contact with its player but the call to participate in the tournament is only with the players.

“We continue to monitor and communicate with our players and staff currently in India. In terms of continued participation, it will be a decision that will be taken by each individual. We acknowledge these are challenging times and our thoughts are with the people of India,” an ECB spokesperson told ANI.

Two KKR players – Varun Chakraborty and Sandeep Warrier – tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result, the entire Delhi capitals also went into self-isolation in their rooms. Delhi Capital and KKR locked horns against each other last Thursday – 29 April – and these two sides are locked up once again on 8 May.

The IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) slated to be played on Monday evening was rescheduled for a later date and the game between CSK and Rajasthan Royals is also set to be postponed as the CSK unit is in isolation.

(With ANI Inputs)

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