Should IPL 2021 be Postponed Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases in India?

[fitCricFan]

Dhoni's family are in hospital. Im assumming he's stopped playing IPL now until they are in the clear?

They are in the hospital getting proper care and seems like doing just fine. He is inside in the Bio bubble and I don't think he can do anything or even would be allowed to go near them. He is probably making best use of technology to stay in touch with them. No reason for him to stop playing unless there is a real reason to leave and if he does, he will be probably out fr the season as he just cant return back inside the bio bubble

 

[TheNightWatchman]

It's crazy how the bubble is so strict. The cases are sky high and IPL still going on. Props to BCCI.
But I'm sure the players must be feeling fatigued inside the bubble no?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Dhoni's family are in hospital. Im assumming he's stopped playing IPL now until they are in the clear?

He played yesterday.

 

[cricket4all]

I think personally its disgraceful, inconsiderate and shocking when hundreds and thousands are ill and dying, that there are election campaigns rallies, religous gatherings and a mutli million dollars ipl tournament. I know some say oh the world has to carry on and if cricket makes people happy but NO your wrong here. It is not appropriate at the moment. Instead the money, stadiums and personnel and volunteers should be used to control the spread, vaccinate, temporary hospitals and help the suffering people.

The people who talk about the enjoyment from the IPL, well tell that to someone who has lost someone from covid or suffering and didn't get the help on time due to lack of resources.

This BBC articles gives a good picture of whats going on: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56826645

 

[the Great Khan]

It's crazy how the bubble is so strict. The cases are sky high and IPL still going on. Props to BCCI.
But I'm sure the players must be feeling fatigued inside the bubble no?

I doubt their telling us about cases. Sooner or later this is going to get in somehow. The cases are skyrocketing. Im shocked the govt hasnt stopped the league just so they can get a handle on this disease. I'm also shocked at the greed shown by all involved. Disgusting. My heart broke while watching those poor people dying on the streets in those news reports. Terrible stuff. A few of my Indian friends have told me how their villages are in big trouble and how they are getting reports daily of people they know just dying!!

 

[Varun]

I doubt their telling us about cases. Sooner or later this is going to get in somehow. The cases are skyrocketing. Im shocked the govt hasnt stopped the league just so they can get a handle on this disease. I'm also shocked at the greed shown by all involved. Disgusting. My heart broke while watching those poor people dying on the streets in those news reports. Terrible stuff. A few of my Indian friends have told me how their villages are in big trouble and how they are getting reports daily of people they know just dying!!

I doubt there are cases among the IPL cricketers at the moment. At best, they can hide it with some Tier-III domestic player on the bench, with anybody else - be it a foreigner or high profile Indian player - the word will get out and they won't continue playing game after game.

 

[the Great Khan]

I doubt there are cases among the IPL cricketers at the moment. At best, they can hide it with some Tier-III domestic player on the bench, with anybody else - be it a foreigner or high profile Indian player - the word will get out and they won't continue playing game after game.

by the way how are you and your relatives? The reports we are getting in the western media are pretty bad..

 

[asadee]

One of my distant relatives passed away in Delhi earlier this week. Situation is horrible there no hospital beds or oxygen supplies

 

[Varun]

by the way how are you and your relatives? The reports we are getting in the western media are pretty bad..

Nobody in my family has been affected so far.

But who knows, law of averages and all that.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I think personally its disgraceful, inconsiderate and shocking when hundreds and thousands are ill and dying, that there are election campaigns rallies, religous gatherings and a mutli million dollars ipl tournament. I know some say oh the world has to carry on and if cricket makes people happy but NO your wrong here. It is not appropriate at the moment. Instead the money, stadiums and personnel and volunteers should be used to control the spread, vaccinate, temporary hospitals and help the suffering people.

The people who talk about the enjoyment from the IPL, well tell that to someone who has lost someone from covid or suffering and didn't get the help on time due to lack of resources.

This BBC articles gives a good picture of whats going on: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-56826645

Good post but you will now be called jealous.

 

[Cric1234]

Yes it should be postponed for one month until things get better in India some of the money and grounds should be used to treat patients and save as many lives as possible but it might not be due to money taking precedence over human health.

In Europe everything was stopped for 3-4 months this time last year including sport when things became bad in different countries such a step had to be taken.

The situation looks worse than ever in India and the facilities are generally not as good as in European countries.

 

[Devadwal]

Lol at people's who say IPL should be postpone. Let's be real if IPL is postpand then what will happen? Corona gone?? atleast most of people's Watched IPL at home so people's now not go outside their home at Thar time .this can Stop spread of corona .give me 2 Valid reason to postpand IPL?

 

[Cric1234]

Lol at people's who say IPL should be postpone. Let's be real if IPL is postpand then what will happen? Corona gone?? atleast most of people's Watched IPL at home so people's now not go outside their home at Thar time .this can Stop spread of corona .give me 2 Valid reason to postpand IPL?

Corona won’t go by stopping IPL but it can help a lot of people recover the facilities and money can be used short term to treat people as hospitals are full and unable to do so currently when the virus is under control IPL can start again.

 

[gazza619]

They are in the hospital getting proper care and seems like doing just fine. He is inside in the Bio bubble and I don't think he can do anything or even would be allowed to go near them. He is probably making best use of technology to stay in touch with them. No reason for him to stop playing unless there is a real reason to leave and if he does, he will be probably out fr the season as he just cant return back inside the bio bubble

This is absolutely crazy!!!

Family are in hospital and one continues to play? What are we? Humans or money making robots!!!!!!

 

[Devadwal]

Corona won’t go by stopping IPL but it can help a lot of people recover the facilities and money can be used short term to treat people as hospitals are full and unable to do so currently when the virus is under control IPL can start again.

IPL generate money which can be used to treat people's.How it's can help by stopping IPL ? IPL not spread any virus due to No spectator allowed in stadium .

 

[RohitD]

This is absolutely crazy!!!

Family are in hospital and one continues to play? What are we? Humans or money making robots!!!!!!

Most likely they are not serious, admitted in hospital in precautions as they are elderly. If they are serious, of course Mahi Bhai will leave.

 

[RohitD]

Corona won’t go by stopping IPL but it can help a lot of people recover the facilities and money can be used short term to treat people as hospitals are full and unable to do so currently when the virus is under control IPL can start again.

You are assuming that those facilities are needed for covid treatment. Matches are happening in Mumbai and Chennai. In Chennai situation is under control. In Mumbai the situation had been bad for months now, but the state govt didn't ask IPL not to use venues. If they need, they can of course ask for it. In that case IPL can be moved to less affected city.

 

[Cric1234]

IPL generate money which can be used to treat people's.How it's can help by stopping IPL ? IPL not spread any virus due to No spectator allowed in stadium .

The grounds can be used as makeshift hospitals as other hospitals are full and unable to treat patients saving thousands of lives potentially the tournament can
Always be played later and time can be made up.

 

[RohitD]

The grounds can be used as makeshift hospitals as other hospitals are full and unable to treat patients saving thousands of lives potentially the tournament can
Always be played later and time can be made up.

Again you are assuming there are not enough grounds available to create makeshift hospital.

 

[Devadwal]

The grounds can be used as makeshift hospitals as other hospitals are full and unable to treat patients saving thousands of lives potentially the tournament can
Always be played later and time can be made up.

India have atleast 30-40 ground in country so they can use any other if they want to use . IPL Play only at 6 Venue

 

[sharmaji]

It is not about the money. It is gratuitous to host IPL during the pandemic. People are dying in droves, government, people and corporate bodies clearly messed up in assuming that the worst of Covid is behind us so let's go back to normalcy..this is just plain stupid.

I enjoy IPL along with everyone in my family and I have friends involved in running the league but I genuinely want this year's edition be paused immediately and post-poned to a later date. We need not have a PSL like situation to stop the league. Also, it is absolutely disgusting to carry on with the event when there is a national crisis.

IPL generate money which can be used to treat people's.How it's can help by stopping IPL ? IPL not spread any virus due to No spectator allowed in stadium .

 

[cricket4all]

Good post but you will now be called jealous.

Lol your right i will be called that. It doesn't bother me, and I am all for the IPL and think its a good touny, and would be better with Pakistani players too. However, its about saving lives and health of the Indian population suffering. It doesn't matter what religion, country or colour but peoples lives are important first. Cricket will always be here and can be played later when hopefully things will get better.

 

[RohitD]

It is not about the money. It is gratuitous to host IPL during the pandemic. People are dying in droves, government, people and corporate bodies clearly messed up in assuming that the worst of Covid is behind us so let's go back to normalcy..this is just plain stupid.

I enjoy IPL along with everyone in my family and I have friends involved in running the league but I genuinely want this year's edition be paused immediately and post-poned to a later date. We need not have a PSL like situation to stop the league. Also, it is absolutely disgusting to carry on with the event when there is a national crisis.

Mortality of Covid19 is still very low. Most people are recovering at home with mild symptoms. In few congested cities where the healthcare system is in stress. It is not such a nationwide disaster, that whole country should stop everything and go into a national mourning.

 

[silentkiller187]

Even the premier league was stopped when the situation was not that bad in the UK, it goes to show cricket really is a religion in india and the money comes first. Some of the videos and pics i have been sent in the last few days have been shocking to say the least. Lets hope everyone stays safe, cricket can always be restarted, lives cannot.

 

[cricket4all]

Its not about going into national mourning, which is not needed. It is about using resources elsewhere i.e. fighting covid and helping those suffering, setting up temporary hospitals, using stadiums even for vaccinations etc.

The disease is an invisible killer and can spread so fast and mutate. It's about protecting the whole poulation and stopping the spread and risk of serious illness and death. Control and stopping the spread is very important before it is completely uncontrollable and too late.

 

[sharmaji]

Last I checked there were 300,000 people who tested Covid positive yesterday.Mortality rate I don't know about but I read reports of people struggling to bury/burn/cremate the bodies of the dead ones. And it is not limited to one state or city, but everywhere in the country. So it is definitely a national crisis, in my opinion.

I am not saying IPL or Cricket is causing or adding to the Covid crisis. But it looks bad hosting cricket tournament at this time, don't you think? What is the harm in postponing the tournament to a later date and say that the entire nation and all its resources are diverted towards tackling the crisis at hand? On the same note, I believe the same should have been done with Bengal elections and the Kumbh Mela.

Mortality of Covid19 is still very low. Most people are recovering at home with mild symptoms. In few congested cities where the healthcare system is in stress. It is not such a nationwide disaster, that whole country should stop everything and go into a national mourning.

 

[RohitD]

Last I checked there were 300,000 people who tested Covid positive yesterday.Mortality rate I don't know about but I read reports of people struggling to bury/burn/cremate the bodies of the dead ones. And it is not limited to one state or city, but everywhere in the country. So it is definitely a national crisis, in my opinion.

I am not saying IPL or Cricket is causing or adding to the Covid crisis. But it looks bad hosting cricket tournament at this time, don't you think? What is the harm in postponing the tournament to a later date and say that the entire nation and all its resources are diverted towards tackling the crisis at hand? On the same note, I believe the same should have been done with Bengal elections and the Kumbh Mela.

If you follow media you will feel India is in hell right now, as media needs sensationalism for money. Infection is widespread but deaths are low. As infection is widespread now, cases will come down in few weeks as more people get natural immunity.

 

[Rana]

For the sake of international cricket, we need this IPL to finish in this alloted time slot. Otherwise it will drag into the World T20 or affect the England v Pakistan series later this summer.

They don’t seem to care about death outside of the bubble so just let them finish this and get rid of it

 

[RohitD]

Maybe some of the Indian media needs sensationalism as you say, but credible international media outlets are reporting the same as well.

International media is fed by Indian Media. And International media is mostly concentrated in large cities, where the situation is bad due to congestion, pollution and pre existing lifestyle diseases. But Most of Indian population doesn't live in Cities.

 

[sharmaji]

I don't know what to say to you. We are looking at the same picture and coming up with different conclusions. You believe that the current situation is not that bad and it will even get back to normal shortly so no reason to stop IPL. I think otherwise; I think the situation is quite grim right now and it may get worse in the next few days and better to cut down on all unnecessary things like IPL and focus on tackling the crisis. I hope you are right and I am wrong.

If you follow media you will feel India is in hell right now, as media needs sensationalism for money. Infection is widespread but deaths are low. As infection is widespread now, cases will come down in few weeks as more people get natural immunity.

 

[cricket4all]

RohitD, are you saying Donald Trumps famous line of 'fake news' ? Is what we seeing fake news then? Herd immunity hasn't worked anywhere else in the world for Covid.
I will leave it there though, said my bit.

 

[RohitD]

RohitD, are you saying Donald Trumps famous line of 'fake news' ? Is what we seeing fake news then? Herd immunity hasn't worked anywhere else in the world for Covid.
I will leave it there though, said my bit.

I didn't say fake news. Picking up few cities and presenting it as the situation all over the country. It is sensationalism.

 

[cricket4all]

I don't think its all sensationalism though when it is reported 314,835 new cases (highest so far) in a day, and with Delhi hospitals fearing they will run out of Oxygen masks. That number is enormous even if sensationalist journalists are picking up a few cities and presenting it as the situation across all. If those figures are recorded wrong by the government or whoever collects them that thats quite bad in itself and says a lot. God forbid anyone losing someone close to Covid, as I am sure these people would have a strong view on this whole matter, and certainly cricket would not be a prority for them.

 

[pakistani pride]

I doubt their telling us about cases. Sooner or later this is going to get in somehow. The cases are skyrocketing. Im shocked the govt hasnt stopped the league just so they can get a handle on this disease. I'm also shocked at the greed shown by all involved. Disgusting. My heart broke while watching those poor people dying on the streets in those news reports. Terrible stuff. A few of my Indian friends have told me how their villages are in big trouble and how they are getting reports daily of people they know just dying!!

Can you share pictures with us re poor people dying on the streets?
This bui secure bubble is over hyped. yesterday when a player got out he just sat down on the stairs with an outsider right next to him. There are also several VIPs / family members in the stadium etc. Its impossible to not get close to all these people.

 

[RohitD]

I don't think its all sensationalism though when it is reported 314,835 new cases (highest so far) in a day, and with Delhi hospitals fearing they will run out of Oxygen masks. That number is enormous even if sensationalist journalists are picking up a few cities and presenting it as the situation across all. If those figures are recorded wrong by the government or whoever collects them that thats quite bad in itself and says a lot. God forbid anyone losing someone close to Covid, as I am sure these people would have a strong view on this whole matter, and certainly cricket would not be a prority for them.

Delhi has seen multiple surges before, inspite of the sensationalism no hospital has run out of Oxygen. Bit of political blame game going on.

 

[pakistani pride]

RohitD, are you saying Donald Trumps famous line of 'fake news' ? Is what we seeing fake news then? Herd immunity hasn't worked anywhere else in the world for Covid.
I will leave it there though, said my bit.

Share some proof with us please?

 

[RohitD]

Share some proof with us please?

Our neighbors like to believe India is doing far worse. But we all know there is no reason for it. India has far better health infrastructure. The only difference is testing and reporting.

 

[Devadwal]

I asked for 2 valid reason to postpone IPL but no-one tell me ( only valid reason i know some people's always hate IPL no matter what so their opinion i don't care )

 

[Devadwal]

It is not about the money. It is gratuitous to host IPL during the pandemic. People are dying in droves, government, people and corporate bodies clearly messed up in assuming that the worst of Covid is behind us so let's go back to normalcy..this is just plain stupid.

I enjoy IPL along with everyone in my family and I have friends involved in running the league but I genuinely want this year's edition be paused immediately and post-poned to a later date. We need not have a PSL like situation to stop the league. Also, it is absolutely disgusting to carry on with the event when there is a national crisis.

If you look in different view then IPL only help to stop corona as during match time most of people don't go outside their home .

 

[cricket4all]

Share some proof with us please?

Proof of what? About heard immunity? Where has herd immunity for Covid worked so far? You share the poof it is working or worked?

 

[Thanos]

Its not about going into national mourning, which is not needed. It is about using resources elsewhere i.e. fighting covid and helping those suffering, setting up temporary hospitals, using stadiums even for vaccinations etc.

The disease is an invisible killer and can spread so fast and mutate. It's about protecting the whole poulation and stopping the spread and risk of serious illness and death. Control and stopping the spread is very important before it is completely uncontrollable and too late.

Using IPL resources elsewhere is not going to help in anyway. India is suffering because everyone thought Covid is not that dangerous and people started living normal life without taking precautions. And I am sure that has happened everywhere not only in India. Govts thought they can have elections, BCCI thought of having IPL in India, offices started asking employees to come back to office in phases etc. No one considered second wave with mutant variants of covid19. And current surge is very alarming.

The only reason I think IPL should be stopped is that it's cruel and insensitive to have entertainment show running when people are dying.
But anyone thinking it should be stopped since all other works are stopped OR IPL resources can be used anywhere else is illogical.
Cities here have enough space to setup hospital so 5-6 stadiums won't make any difference. Money too is not an issue with govt. It's like they have money to buy food but food is not available. And you can't grow food overnight.

 

[cricket4all]

Our neighbors like to believe India is doing far worse. But we all know there is no reason for it. India has far better health infrastructure. The only difference is testing and reporting.

This isn't about neighbours. Yes your right Pakistan are doing just as bad and testing and reporting is the difference. I am from the UK and for me it isn't about any country or politics or competition. Safety and well being of the population is first. Leaving the Oxygen masks aside the figures for the daily cases in India are very high. That is why we have India and Pakistan and loads of other countries on our (UK's) red list.

 

[RohitD]

This isn't about neighbours. Yes your right Pakistan are doing just as bad and testing and reporting is the difference. I am from the UK and for me it isn't about any country or politics or competition. Safety and well being of the population is first. Leaving the Oxygen masks aside the figures for the daily cases in India are very high. That is why we have India and Pakistan and loads of other countries on our (UK's) red list.

We had also banned UK few months ago due to UK variant. I remember EPL wasn't stopped at that time inspite of nationwide lockdown.

 

[cricket4all]

Using IPL resources elsewhere is not going to help in anyway. India is suffering because everyone thought Covid is not that dangerous and people started living normal life without taking precautions. And I am sure that has happened everywhere not only in India. Govts thought they can have elections, BCCI thought of having IPL in India, offices started asking employees to come back to office in phases etc. No one considered second wave with mutant variants of covid19. And current surge is very alarming.

The only reason I think IPL should be stopped is that it's cruel and insensitive to have entertainment show running when people are dying.
But anyone thinking it should be stopped since all other works are stopped OR IPL resources can be used anywhere else is illogical.
Cities here have enough space to setup hospital so 5-6 stadiums won't make any difference. Money too is not an issue with govt. It's like they have money to buy food but food is not available. And you can't grow food overnight.

I agree with you mostly. The resources bit is just an example of what can be done instead. People including cricketers could help the general public in many ways. Look at Marcus Rashford in England using his fame for the right things and giving so much back.

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

The shortage is of beds and ventilators. Not space.

So this logic given by jealous people above that IPL grounds can be used for patients is stupid Unless these IPL grounds come with bed capacity

 

[RohitD]

The shortage is of beds and ventilators. Not space.

So this logic given by jealous people above that IPL grounds can be used for patients is stupid Unless these IPL grounds come with bed capacity

Lol. People here are talking as if cricket stadiums are uniquely suitable for make shift hospitals.

 

[cricket4all]

We had also banned UK few months ago due to UK variant. I remember EPL wasn't stopped at that time inspite of nationwide lockdown.

Rightly so you banned the UK. That is the only way to limit travel, contact and closing the borders etc. It should not be seen anything personal or politics or anything like that at all doing these actions, by any country.

EPL was stopped in the first wave when it was so bad. Maybe it should have been to in the second or third wave which at times was just as bad. I don't understand why it carried on, if the original argument of postponing should have applied again. Shed some light someone.

 

[RohitD]

Rightly so you banned the UK. That is the only way to limit travel, contact and closing the borders etc. It should not be seen anything personal or politics or anything like that at all doing these actions, by any country.

EPL was stopped in the first wave when it was so bad. Maybe it should have been to in the second or third wave which at times was just as bad. I don't understand why it carried on, if the original argument of postponing should have applied again. Shed some light someone.

It carried on in the second wave and third wave because bio bubble protocols were developed so that it can be held safely.

 

[cricket4all]

Well it is what it is now. I just hope IPL is completed safely and the bubble stays secure, nobody tests positive and that the overall cases and deaths in India (and everywhere else) go down. Hope we get through these tough times quickly.

 

[cricket4all]

Have to give credit where due (despite my views not favouring any sport being played in these times), the Indian board has done a very good job of a bio-secure almost perfect like bubble. Long may it continue.

 

[hitthestump]

If anything the severity of case numbers in and around India will mean the bubble remains airtight. If it is done right there is no risk to anyone, and all this news is making sure it is done right.

It was the PCB's incompetence and carelessness that caused COVID to seep in despite case numbers being a mere fraction of what India is facing now.

 

[RohitD]

If anything the severity of case numbers in and around India will mean the bubble remains airtight. If it is done right there is no risk to anyone, and all this news is making sure it is done right.

It was the PCB's incompetence and carelessness that caused COVID to seep in despite case numbers being a mere fraction of what India is facing now.

Or may be Covid19 is far more prevalent in Pakistan, low testing and poor reporting is hiding the real numbers.

 

[hitthestump]

Or may be Covid19 is far more prevalent in Pakistan, low testing and poor reporting is hiding the real numbers.

It would take a level of competence never seen before in Pakistan's history to successfully hide case numbers on the level that India are seeing now.

 

[RohitD]

It would take a level of competence never seen before in Pakistan's history to successfully hide case numbers on the level that India are seeing now.

India is a much bigger country with 7X population ?

 

[spoiltbrat]

Let’s look at this objectively, if IPL is completed without any breach in bio bubble, it will be a great case study for future tournaments and other leagues and also other mission critical business.


Also it will be a big learning for entire country to break the chain by maintaining social distancing.

This is a unique case study which is impossible to conduct and its results during peak infection time will be a gold mine for future research for business student like me for ages to come.

 

[Concerned]

So India just gained the highest number of infections recorded in a single day in any country since the start of the pandemic, yet people are claiming all is well?

Too much governed media they are watching.

 

[RohitD]

So India just gained the highest number of infections recorded in a single day in any country since the start of the pandemic, yet people are claiming all is well?

Too much governed media they are watching.

Per million it is no where near highest. It can be easily reduced by reducing testing.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

This is absolutely crazy!!!

Family are in hospital and one continues to play? What are we? Humans or money making robots!!!!!!

India is a huge country. Those families are just random faces in the throng of human masses in the subcontinent. IPL is India's pride and that must come first.

 

[asadee]

UAE just banned all flights from India starting Saturday. Good decision

 

[cricketjoshila]

Corona won’t go by stopping IPL but it can help a lot of people recover the facilities and money can be used short term to treat people as hospitals are full and unable to do so currently when the virus is under control IPL can start again.

No taxpayer money is used in IPL. Neither are IPL matches played in medical facilities.

What are you on about!

 

[RohitD]

UAE just banned all flights from India starting Saturday. Good decision

Guess all countries will soon ban flights. So all foreign players are stuck. No point postponing IPL

 

[Snowflake]

So India just gained the highest number of infections recorded in a single day in any country since the start of the pandemic, yet people are claiming all is well?

Too much governed media they are watching.

Tbh, if the IPL bio-secure bubble remains intact, there is no reason for it to stop. Credit to BCCI for managing it this well.

 

[Snowflake]

Per million it is no where near highest. It can be easily reduced by reducing testing.

Huh?

Why haven't anyone thought of this before? Eliminate Corona by not testing for it at all!

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Guess all countries will soon ban flights. So all foreign players are stuck. No point postponing IPL ����

How long is there to go before the fixtures are fulfilled? If flights are banned the foreign players might start getting anxious about when they can return home. Can Indian authorities arrange private flights for all the VIPs to make sure they arrive home safely?

 

[RohitD]

How long is there to go before the fixtures are fulfilled? If flights are banned the foreign players might start getting anxious about when they can return home. Can Indian authorities arrange private flights for all the VIPs to make sure they arrive home safely?

I think UK has banned flights. Only one English player has gone home due to bubble fatigue. Fixture is there till May end. Don't think flight ban will stay that long. Indian govt can always use diplomatic leverage.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I think UK has banned flights. Only one English player has gone home due to bubble fatigue. Fixture is there till May end. Don't think flight ban will stay that long. Indian govt can always use diplomatic leverage.

That's a long time, hopefully conditions improve. As long as it is only non-descript Indians dying in the background, then it will still be a great coup if IPL can be completed without any foreign VIPs having to return home. Will be considered a coup for the Indian govt and BCCI, reputations enhanced.

 

[RohitD]

That's a long time, hopefully conditions improve. As long as it is only non-descript Indians dying in the background, then it will still be a great coup if IPL can be completed without any foreign VIPs having to return home. Will be considered a coup for the Indian govt and BCCI, reputations enhanced.

Yeah much more non-descript people have dided in US, UK and Europe in last one year. Same situation everywhere.

 

[sharmaji]

I know you're being sarcastic and mocking India but unfortunately our leaders genuinely believe what you wrote. Not just the politicians and the rich and powerful, but the regular Indian citizen, even in the face of the second wave, remains arrogant that it is not a big deal. I have seen even the educated ones behaving this way.

India is a huge country. Those families are just random faces in the throng of human masses in the subcontinent. IPL is India's pride and that must come first.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Or may be Covid19 is far more prevalent in Pakistan, low testing and poor reporting is hiding the real numbers.

Common sense would dictate that such large scale numbers wouldn’t be possible to stay hidden. Unfortunately, common sense is not so common.

 

[RohitD]

Common sense would dictate that such large scale numbers wouldn’t be possible to stay hidden. Unfortunately, common sense is not so common.

Afghanistan which is in Civil war for decades and all its infrastructure has crumbled, but it's not much affected by Covid19. Whole of Africa also seems to be least affected although it's the poorest continent. Can you explain the reason with your common sense ?

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Per million it is no where near highest. It can be easily reduced by reducing testing.

The testing per million in pretty low too

 

[IMMY69]

Afghanistan which is in Civil war for decades and all its infrastructure has crumbled, but it's not much affected by Covid19. Whole of Africa also seems to be least affected although it's the poorest continent. Can you explain the reason with your common sense ?

16 flights per day just to UK from India.

^^ from this line alone are you able to work out the difference between Afghanistan or an African country and India?

 

[shaz619]

It comes down to the wages being paid to these players, clearly money >> health

 

[Major]

Let’s look at this objectively, if IPL is completed without any breach in bio bubble, it will be a great case study for future tournaments and other leagues and also other mission critical business.


Also it will be a big learning for entire country to break the chain by maintaining social distancing.

This is a unique case study which is impossible to conduct and its results during peak infection time will be a gold mine for future research for business student like me for ages to come.

You do know there are other leagues like NHL being conducted in a bubble? THose are 33 taems league that runs through out the year.

THis is a 1.5 month cricket league, stop self admiring yourself all the time

 

[Major]

correction, the money and power of the BCCI is working.
In the PSL none of the players got seriously ill or was admitted to the hospital. People make it sound as if during the PSL players were dropping on the cricket field due to covid.

If the situation is so serious in India as we are made to believe the IPL would have some impact.

What do you know?

Situation could had been worse.

Also, covid has very bad after effects. Your lungs can become very weak and you could had headaces lasting for many months.

I am abit concerned about Harris Rauf, he tested positive three times during the year. Wonder the damage it must have had on his lungs

 

[fitCricFan]

The urge for IPL to be somehow be postponed or cancelled is fairly obvious in this thread even though it is being managed and run under proper bio security protocols putting no one at risk (no spectators allowed), providing enough entertainment and revenue to BCCI a good part of which will be invested in the cricketing infrastructure and supporting retired and current cricketers and staff who are not able to play due to the current conditions. The players and the staff being inside the bubble are much secure so it is a win-win for everybody.

 

[fitCricFan]

I asked for 2 valid reason to postpone IPL but no-one tell me ( only valid reason i know some people's always hate IPL no matter what so their opinion i don't care )

You wouldn't hear any except that some posters just want IPL to fail so they can claim PSL > IPL and we told you so.

Regarding players whose relatives/family is infected with Covid, how are they going to help? Do you expect them to drop it and go and sit in the Covid ward. I am sure they are being taken care of as per the Covid protocols and the players and all can facetime to get a health check in real-time.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Afghanistan which is in Civil war for decades and all its infrastructure has crumbled, but it's not much affected by Covid19. Whole of Africa also seems to be least affected although it's the poorest continent. Can you explain the reason with your common sense ?

Strictly talking about Pakistan here. You are incredibly naive if you believe Pakistan internal politics will allow such a large scale catastrophe to be swept under the carpet.

You have no idea of the ground reality, unlike some of us. So it’s better to not comment on something you have no knowledge of. Focus on your own country and what’s happening there.

 

[fitCricFan]

Afghanistan which is in Civil war for decades and all its infrastructure has crumbled, but it's not much affected by Covid19. Whole of Africa also seems to be least affected although it's the poorest continent. Can you explain the reason with your common sense ?

Little or no Covid testing and it is pretty naive to think that these nations are not impacted by Covid. Some of these poorer countries have little or no healthcare infrastructure, no healthcare at the grassroots level, no doctors outside major cities so what do you expect. People are probably dying not knowing they were Covid infected.

 

[Shahzad1985]

I know there has been no cases within the Bubble reported but just thinking when word broke out at PSL about cases Dan Christian took the next flight out before the event got cancelled and couldnt get out fast enough yet here their is 300K plus cases a day and sooner or later their is a chance it can get into the bubble yet no foreign player including Christian is perturbed enough to think I want to get out of the country while I still can.