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ToggleStar Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has shared his thoughts on cricket games being held behind closed doors in empty stadiums. Hardik Pandya stated that he had played Ranji Trophy games behind closed doors and it might prove to be a smart idea for going ahead with this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2020 was slated to start from March 29 this year. But, due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic in India, the tournament has been suspended indefinitely. Now, with the delay advancing, franchises are in huge bother that the tournament might get cancelled permanently. It has led to a possibility to go ahead with the tournament behind closed doors.
Now, brothers in arms of Indian cricket, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya have opened up on IPL games being played behind closed doors.
Hardik Pandya Opens Up On IPL 2020 Being Held Behind Closed Doors
During an Instagram chat with Dinesh Karthik, Hardik said, “I’ve played in the Ranji Trophy without crowds, and it feels different. To be honest, if that (IPL behind closed doors) happens, then it will be a smarter option. At least people will be entertained at home.”
The all-rounder had his brother Krunal for the company during the chat session. Krunal also agreed with Hardik’s view on IPL.
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing the world to a standstill, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was postponed from March 29 to April 15. India is currently on a world’s biggest lockdown to combat the deadly virus. The lockdown was extended on April 14 by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Dark Clouds Looms Large Over IPL 2020 Future
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now looking at the October-November window for the IPL. But the move can be possible only if the ICC decides to postpone the 2020 T20 World Cup that is to be held in October, this year, according to some sources in the board.
On April 10, latest reports suggested that the BCCI is probing into the July window to conduct the IPL and it could take place behind closed doors.
However, all hopes have once again vanished as the BCCI. On Thursday suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 indefinitely in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.