Ganguly says IPL 2021 to go ahead as scheduled amid international pull outs
The HinduThe Indian Premier League is expected to continue as per schedule, despite some overseas players pulling out of the tournament due to personal reasons and bio-bubble fatigue. "So far, it's going on as scheduled," the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly told Sportstar on Monday. "Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association remain in regular contact with Australian players, coaches and commentators taking part in the Indian Premier League, which is being conducted under strict bio-security protocols," they said. We have made it clear that only the GCA office bearers and the three former cricketers - who are in charge of the practice facilities - will be allowed to enter the stadium, following all protocols," Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Anil Patel told this publication. "Even the GCA officials and the in charge of the practice facilities are also taking RT-PCR tests on alternative days and only after negative results are they allowed to enter the stadium.