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

[AMSS]

But they also have 6 time bigger population.

India's population is ~ 6 times that of Pakistan.

India tests 1.3 million a day compared to 45-50 thousand a day in Pakistan. That's ~25-30 times.

Do the math.

 

[rhony]

Out of curiosity - How do you guys know that vast numbers of players haven’t been vaccinated on their own? I doubt there’s a log of who is and who isn’t.

Secondly - even if vaccinated, doesn’t that still mean you can still contract covid and give positive test results. Only the symptoms aren’t as bad. Is my understanding wrong?

According to WHO, if you are vaccinated you won't transmit.

 

[MenInG]

The Delhi Capitals franchise suffered a big blow as their pace ace Anrich Nortje has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The South African who figured in the first two One-day Internationals against Pakistan recently, was in quarantine after reaching India.

"He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive now while undergoing quarantine,"

Read more at: https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-...ch-nortje-tests-covid-19-positive-164906.html

So how is that possible?

 

[Indiafan]

The Delhi Capitals franchise suffered a big blow as their pace ace Anrich Nortje has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The South African who figured in the first two One-day Internationals against Pakistan recently, was in quarantine after reaching India.

"He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive now while undergoing quarantine,"

Read more at: https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/ipl-...ch-nortje-tests-covid-19-positive-164906.html

So how is that possible?

Probably caught it while traveling

 

[Last Monetarist]

With India now placed on the UK's red list, surely a few of the England contingent would be having some doubts about continuing to play in the IPL?

Naive question, I know, money is a great equalizer for risk.

 

[hitthestump]

With India now placed on the UK's red list, surely a few of the England contingent would be having some doubts about continuing to play in the IPL?

Naive question, I know, money is a great equalizer for risk.

There's no way imaginable that an organisation like the BCCI will allow players to leave without implying it will affect their future earnings. You can rest assured these messages have been sent to all foreign players in the IPL - leave us and you will be punished for it.

 

[Last Monetarist]

There's no way imaginable that an organisation like the BCCI will allow players to leave without implying it will affect their future earnings. You can rest assured these messages have been sent to all foreign players in the IPL - leave us and you will be punished for it.

And I would expect nothing less from an authoritarian administration that prides itself on bullying and blackmail.

 

[Indiafan]

With India now placed on the UK's red list, surely a few of the England contingent would be having some doubts about continuing to play in the IPL?

Naive question, I know, money is a great equalizer for risk.

Why would they if they are in bio secure bubbles? If BCCI was behaving like PCB with lax riles maybe

But the difference is very clear when in PSL zalmi players arm twisted so that super stars could break rules and play without quarantine. Meanwhile someone like Nortje who is essential for DC has still not played despite him getting 3 negative tests after one false poisoned and he was still I quarantine

 

[rhony]

And I would expect nothing less from an authoritarian administration that prides itself on bullying and blackmail.

Apparently that's what is required to get things done. India is raging with corona virus but the bubble seems to be secure for now. Personally, I have doubts if it will continue to be secure. If they are truly authoritarian chinese style, they should be able to pull it off.

 

[Indiafan]

And I would expect nothing less from an authoritarian administration that prides itself on bullying and blackmail.

Or, you know they are so professional and through, players trust them unlike the unprofessional PCB who makes exceptions to every rule

But of fantasy about bullying instead of professionlism should help you sleep better at night

After all, when one gets used to making exceptions and bending rules and seeing unprofessional behavior, the thought of something being professionala and competent wouldn't even enter one's mind

 

[cricketjoshila]

With India now placed on the UK's red list, surely a few of the England contingent would be having some doubts about continuing to play in the IPL?

Naive question, I know, money is a great equalizer for risk.

There's no way imaginable that an organisation like the BCCI will allow players to leave without implying it will affect their future earnings. You can rest assured these messages have been sent to all foreign players in the IPL - leave us and you will be punished for it.

And I would expect nothing less from an authoritarian administration that prides itself on bullying and blackmail.

Guess you guys are happy pakistanis are not part of the Ipl.

 

[gazza619]

Guess you guys are happy pakistanis are not part of the Ipl.

Blessing in disguise as they say.

 

[MenInG]

Like it or not, the bubble is working for IPL.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Like it or not, the bubble is working for IPL.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Savak]

Its fair enough. No foreign player will dare to dictate to the BCCI unlike the PCB. Players in the IPL will automatically discipline themselves

 

[pakistani pride]

Like it or not, the bubble is working for IPL.

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.

 

[OMB]

Guys stay on topic, have more meaningful arguments.

 

[Thanos]

It's not over until it's over. IPL still in early days of this season and has several days to cover.
If I am not wrong games are played in two venues only so far and protocols will be tested more when teams move to different venues in coming days.

I just hope IPL pulls it off successfully against all odds.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

It seems ministers are also filling their pockets and taking money to let this circus go on and on during these times.

 

[Rajdeep]

Not sure why this thread gets bumped everytime. As I said before, even if there is a world war 3 starts tomorrow, IPL will go ahead as planned. No amount of mental gymnastic can stop it bcoz its just far too important an event to cancel. If this was an international series, it would have been cancelled long ago and we wont even be talking about it. We may see the T20 WC getting cancelled later this year if the pandemic situation dont increase. But IPL cant & wont be cancelled. Its happening now as per schedule and it will happen again in Apr 2022 as per schedule. Adding any achronym or adjective like Circus, Tamasha league etc are good coping mechanisms but wont change the reality.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

There's no way imaginable that an organisation like the BCCI will allow players to leave without implying it will affect their future earnings. You can rest assured these messages have been sent to all foreign players in the IPL - leave us and you will be punished for it.

Agree. It's big money, these players won't be prepared to risk future wealth on the chance they might catch the virus. They will figure the risk is worth the reward. Also the BCCI will have seen what happened in Pakistan and surely learned from it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Not sure why this thread gets bumped everytime. As I said before, even if there is a world war 3 starts tomorrow, IPL will go ahead as planned. No amount of mental gymnastic can stop it bcoz its just far too important an event to cancel. If this was an international series, it would have been cancelled long ago and we wont even be talking about it. We may see the T20 WC getting cancelled later this year if the pandemic situation dont increase. But IPL cant & wont be cancelled. Its happening now as per schedule and it will happen again in Apr 2022 as per schedule. Adding any achronym or adjective like Circus, Tamasha league etc are good coping mechanisms but wont change the reality.

I smell arrogance, power of money and ego in this post. People are dying left, right, center and outside of pathetic hospitals of India but IPL will go ahead as planned. On top of that someone who lives in UK is going to tell us about the reality of India now. Waah bhaijaan waah.

 

[Rajdeep]

I smell arrogance, power of money and ego in this post. People are dying left, right, center and outside of pathetic hospitals of India but IPL will go ahead as planned. On top of that someone who lives in UK is going to tell us about the reality of India now. Waah bhaijaan waah.

No one has died due to IPL and neither hospitals are full due to it. IPL has taken all precautionary measures to run the tournament successfully. Apart from some odd cases, no player has tested positive. You are just upset that IPL manage to organize the tournament hassle free again which other leagues couldnt.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

No one has died due to IPL and neither hospitals are full due to it. IPL has taken all precautionary measures to run the tournament successfully. Apart from some odd cases, no player has tested positive. You are just upset that IPL manage to organize the tournament hassle free again which other leagues couldnt.

Common people of India can use the same excuse and ask government to remove lockdown/curfew. The point is to not spread the virus and stay at home. How does it make sense to you that most of the people are sitting at home whereas players are busy showing their skills in a circus. Hypocrisy at its best.

 

[Rajdeep]

Common people of India can use the same excuse and ask government to remove lockdown/curfew. The point is to not spread the virus and stay at home. How does it make sense to you that most of the people are sitting at home whereas players are busy showing their skills in a circus. Hypocrisy at its best.

Its chalk and cheese actually. The point is IPL is not spreading virus in any form or shape. There are no crowds allowed, teams are staying in a bio secure environment and each team is playing in only one city to avoid travelling. So players are not mixing with anyone or going anywhere to spread the virus. They are just playing in a caged theatre and entertaining fans virtually for which they are getting paid.

 

[someone21]

Elites have money and resources, and they will continue unless there are wars. It's same in western countries, and here in India. It's not politics but modern world principles.

IPL, is no different than EPL, or other such leagues......

 

[Last Monetarist]

Or, you know they are so professional and through, players trust them unlike the unprofessional PCB who makes exceptions to every rule

But of fantasy about bullying instead of professionlism should help you sleep better at night

After all, when one gets used to making exceptions and bending rules and seeing unprofessional behavior, the thought of something being professionala and competent wouldn't even enter one's mind

Nothing to do with professionalism or lack thereof, the BCCI has hardly covered itself in glory since it became the most powerful board in the world. The formation of the big 3 was predicated on backroom deals and blackmailing boards that didn't acquiesce. Anyone denying this is being deliberately obtuse. The ICC has never been as emasculated and irrelevant as it is now, and the game of cricket outside the big 3 countries remains on a precipice.

For what it's worth, the way the BCCI acts is optimal in terms of retaining the present power structure in the game. It is extremely short-sighted but in the long-term the people that run the game and make money off it currently won't care if the sport dies.

People are allowed to criticize the BCCI and the way it acts on this forum, just as everyone can justifiably call the PCB all the names under the sun for their incompetence.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

BCCI will never allow the loss of face of cancelling the IPL after seeing what happened in Pakistan. They have the financial clout to twist players arms. Yes English and Australian players could leave for their own safety, but the rewards are just too great so they will play along. They don't want to risk being cut off from the gravy train next time round.

 

[Smbhayi]

It seems ministers are also filling their pockets and taking money to let this circus go on and on during these times.

People need to be entertained during these tough times so job well done by them..

 

[MenInG]

BCCI will never allow the loss of face of cancelling the IPL after seeing what happened in Pakistan. They have the financial clout to twist players arms. Yes English and Australian players could leave for their own safety, but the rewards are just too great so they will play along. They don't want to risk being cut off from the gravy train next time round.

But can you accept the fact that they have done a better job with the bubble? That no infections have happened? at the end of the day, players are just concerned about that.

 

[Bewal Express]

The BCCI have learnt the lessons from horror show of the PCB.

 

[Rana]

Nothing to do with professionalism or lack thereof, the BCCI has hardly covered itself in glory since it became the most powerful board in the world. The formation of the big 3 was predicated on backroom deals and blackmailing boards that didn't acquiesce. Anyone denying this is being deliberately obtuse. The ICC has never been as emasculated and irrelevant as it is now, and the game of cricket outside the big 3 countries remains on a precipice.

For what it's worth, the way the BCCI acts is optimal in terms of retaining the present power structure in the game. It is extremely short-sighted but in the long-term the people that run the game and make money off it currently won't care if the sport dies.

People are allowed to criticize the BCCI and the way it acts on this forum, just as everyone can justifiably call the PCB all the names under the sun for their incompetence.

Great post

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

BCCI is greedy and their ego will get hurt if it doesn't happen.

Money > Life in a country like India anyway.

Wow, what an original flash of enlightenment and observation mate ...

 

[Maliq_Mudasir]

I am surprised it is not being postponed yet. 2.9 lac cases/day with 2k+ deaths recorded yesterday. This is highest since pandemic started.

 

[Napa]

If you really care about not wealthy Indians then you should know that the IPL generates employment for many of them.

 

[Savak]

Don't understand this thread. Life has to go on and I want the BCCI to succeed, this pandemic will not go away completely for a few years. I hope the entire world learns and adopts the best bio secure bubble from the BCCI

 

[prakash]

Only 13 out of 56 matches (roughly 25%) are completed. Still a long way to go. I hope they continue to enforce stringent rules and not allow the owners to mingle with the players. Don't know how many players and support staff are already vaccinated.

 

[mazkhan]

I just hope pcb does not invite those hypocritical white players back to the psl if psl ever comes back again

Here we have a deadly wave in india , a mutant variant that can infect and kill vaccinated patients, bodies piling up and furnaces at crematorium melting from the heat .

And white sirs are still roaming around in the Corona plague capital of the world .

India is on red list so it will mean all uk players will have to qurantine in a hotel

 

[cricketjoshila]

I just hope pcb does not invite those hypocritical white players back to the psl if psl ever comes back again

Here we have a deadly wave in india , a mutant variant that can infect and kill vaccinated patients, bodies piling up and furnaces at crematorium melting from the heat .

And white sirs are still roaming around in the Corona plague capital of the world .

India is on red list so it will mean all uk players will have to qurantine in a hotel

You are talking as if players are jumping through hoops to play in the PSL.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Nothing to do with professionalism or lack thereof, the BCCI has hardly covered itself in glory since it became the most powerful board in the world. The formation of the big 3 was predicated on backroom deals and blackmailing boards that didn't acquiesce. Anyone denying this is being deliberately obtuse. The ICC has never been as emasculated and irrelevant as it is now, and the game of cricket outside the big 3 countries remains on a precipice.

For what it's worth, the way the BCCI acts is optimal in terms of retaining the present power structure in the game. It is extremely short-sighted but in the long-term the people that run the game and make money off it currently won't care if the sport dies.

People are allowed to criticize the BCCI and the way it acts on this forum, just as everyone can justifiably call the PCB all the names under the sun for their incompetence.

Each board has a responsibility to run cricket in their country and earn money from it. Bcci is responsible for India and thats it.

Ofcourse when every board depends on BCCI to make a living, Bcci automatically gets power. But its not BCCI's fault that the other boards are throughly incompetent and can't manage their finances.

There is no big 3, there is only a big 1.

You or others for the sake of criticising, criticize BCCI because with all other things its an Indian organization.

Not to forget that if it was not an Indian organization and if PCB was a competent board most pakistanis wont have any issues. Right now its a double jeopardy, Indian board leading and Pakistani board is incompetent.

Boards and ICC are free to ignore the Bcci, but then they will come to it for money that it generates.

You cannot have it both ways. Ignore Bcci and its financial strength thats fine. But it cannot be ignore Bcci but take money from it.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Wow, what an original flash of enlightenment and observation mate ...

Looks like you have been living under a rock for quite sometime?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

If you really care about not wealthy Indians then you should know that the IPL generates employment for many of them.

Most of the people are sitting at home during lockdown/curfew but these guys are allowed to work/entertain/play. Can I ask why? As I said above hypocrisy at its best. Different rules for different people.

 

[cricketjoshila]

European leagues continued throughout the 2nd and third wave of covid.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

But can you accept the fact that they have done a better job with the bubble? That no infections have happened? at the end of the day, players are just concerned about that.

Yes of course. What is there not to accept? They may well have been more professional than PCB anyway, but certainly Pakistan's mishandling of the bubble will have reinforced BCCI's intent to make sure their own procedures were watertight.

 

[Varun]

It's a miracle that amidst the death and destruction (2,94,000 cases yesterday alone), the IPL seems to be going on without a hitch and nobody among players, support staff or administration is testing positive.

Hope I'm not jinxing it!

 

[OMB]

Most of the people are sitting at home during lockdown/curfew but these guys are allowed to work/entertain/play. Can I ask why? As I said above hypocrisy at its best. Different rules for different people.

IMHO, No hypocrisy as long as bubble isn't breached seriously.
We do have a bubble. don't we?

 

[OMB]

It's a miracle that amidst the death and destruction (2,94,000 cases yesterday alone), the IPL seems to be going on without a hitch and nobody among players, support staff or administration is testing positive.

Hope I'm not jinxing it!

I assume even if there are cases, they would be contact traced and players / people quarantined. IPL might be continuing.

 

[Varun]

I assume even if there are cases, they would be contact traced and players / people quarantined. IPL might be continuing.

Yeah but even that hasn't happened yet. So whatever the bubble is seems to be holding for now.

 

[Thanos]

Most of the people are sitting at home during lockdown/curfew but these guys are allowed to work/entertain/play. Can I ask why? As I said above hypocrisy at its best. Different rules for different people.

Govt is allowing people to continue work if there is any way to keep working without spreading virus. That's why millions of people working from home since last year. That's why IPL is allowed to happen as scheduled because it's not spreading virus.

So not sure what you exactly expecting here. May be you expect WFH people also to stop working since other people can't work due to corona. By your logic not only IPL but all work should be stopped till corona stays.

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Pretty shocking to continue in this deadly wave, they should called off IPL immediately for safety of people. Life is more important than cricket

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Pretty shocking to continue in this deadly wave, they should called off IPL immediately for safety of people. Life is more important than cricket

Not a single case has been detected unlike the cluster we were seeing in PSL

We have to put asides jealousy and rivalry and really appreciate the strict bubble IPL has managed to enforced.

It really is an achievement

 

[Sunny_majoka]

Ipl organizers have done extremely well so for

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Govt is allowing people to continue work if there is any way to keep working without spreading virus. That's why millions of people working from home since last year. That's why IPL is allowed to happen as scheduled because it's not spreading virus.

So not sure what you exactly expecting here. May be you expect WFH people also to stop working since other people can't work due to corona. By your logic not only IPL but all work should be stopped till corona stays.

Did you even read my post properly? You tell me which world are you living in? Not every work can be done from home.

 

[Ab Fan]

The situation is very bad in India currently.

Considering that, BCCI deserves all the applause and appreciation for pulling off the tournament successfully.

BCCI has proved everyone that in such tough circumstances, if there is one cricket body that could have pulled off the tournament successfully, it is none other than them. Undoubtedly, the most smartest and powerful cricket body in the world.

 

[IMMY69]

The situation is very bad in India currently.

Considering that, BCCI deserves all the applause and appreciation for pulling off the tournament successfully.

BCCI has proved everyone that in such tough circumstances, if there is one cricket body that could have pulled off the tournament successfully, it is none other than them. Undoubtedly, the most smartest and powerful cricket body in the world.

So what you are saying is that the BCCI should be running the hospitals in India?

 

[PakLFC]

No the big wigs will not allow for it to be cancelled. The corrupt politicians and Bollywood star's have to big a share in it for it to be discontinued. In tough times Sport often gives people hope.

 

[Ab Fan]

So what you are saying is that the BCCI should be running the hospitals in India?

BCCI is a governing body for cricket in India.
It is not a governing body in medical field. Their roles and responsibilities are different.

If you are not aware of the roles and responsibility of a cricket administrative body, you can probably do a google search. But running the hospitals or providing ICU beds to common people does not fall under the functions of a cricket administrative body.

 

[sharmaji]

The situation is quite dire in India right now. I wonder if it is wise to carry on with IPL. Ofcourse, BCCI has done a great job so far in keeping the bubble intact, but I think it's a ticking bomb, I won't be surprised if Covid breaches the bubble any moment.

 

[SmashIt]

No the big wigs will not allow for it to be cancelled. The corrupt politicians and Bollywood star's have to big a share in it for it to be discontinued. In tough times Sport often gives people hope.

Is the IPL taking up hospital beds or oxygen, or impacting anyone in a negative way? Or should it be canceled just because you (and many others on this thread) are jealous?

 

[PakLFC]

Is the IPL taking up hospital beds or oxygen, or impacting anyone in a negative way? Or should it be canceled just because you (and many others on this thread) are jealous?

I have said so before that the IPL doesn't bother me neither do i follow it. Are the many Indian's who want it cancelled jealous as well? Playing Cricket when so many people are ill and dying seems very cruel for starters.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Is the IPL taking up hospital beds or oxygen, or impacting anyone in a negative way? Or should it be canceled just because you (and many others on this thread) are jealous?

Wow what a logic. I hope everyone uses this logic everytime they go for a walk during lockdown and cops stop them.

 

[Thanos]

Did you even read my post properly? You tell me which world are you living in? Not every work can be done from home.

I read what you said but don't think you've read properly what I posted above. You asked why these players are allowed to play/entertain when others are sitting at home. The answer is simple, they are allowed because they are playing in a controlled environment and not spreading virus. Just like WFH people.
WFH is just used here as an example that work can be allowed if it doesn't spread the virus.
You'll see it if you remove IPL hatred glasses from your eyes.

 

[Thanos]

The situation is quite dire in India right now. I wonder if it is wise to carry on with IPL. Ofcourse, BCCI has done a great job so far in keeping the bubble intact, but I think it's a ticking bomb, I won't be surprised if Covid breaches the bubble any moment.

I think the same. So far so good but it's not over until last match is played. Let's see what future holds.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I read what you said but don't think you've read properly what I posted above. You asked why these players are allowed to play/entertain when others are sitting at home. The answer is simple, they are allowed because they are playing in a controlled environment and not spreading virus. Just like WFH people.
WFH is just used here as an example that work can be allowed if it doesn't spread the virus.
You'll see it if you remove IPL hatred glasses from your eyes.

Your WFH example is pretty useless. If you are trying to compare an individual working alone from his home with a team of 20-30 people(including staff) playing a match then I can't help you much. Your comparison would have been valid if someone like Virat Kohli was batting and Bumrah was bowling from their own respective homes lol. You will see it if you remove your cheerleader printed glasses from your eyes.

 

[KingKhanWC]

A long way to go yet. If no staff or players are positve its great but it seems its very much possible.

Surely with the amount of cases & deaths now, they should postpone for this reason alone.

Pakistan team need to keep a close eye on India. November is a while away but if this gets worse, Pakistan should not go to India. Pak cant afford for the mutaited Indian variant to run rife in their land.

 

[IMMY69]

BCCI is a governing body for cricket in India.
It is not a governing body in medical field. Their roles and responsibilities are different.

If you are not aware of the roles and responsibility of a cricket administrative body, you can probably do a google search. But running the hospitals or providing ICU beds to common people does not fall under the functions of a cricket administrative body.

Right so then surely it should be postponed?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Right so then surely it should be postponed?

Why should it be postponed? Leagues in rest of the world continued through waves of Covid 19.

 

[Thanos]

Your WFH example is pretty useless. If you are trying to compare an individual working alone from his home with a team of 20-30 people(including staff) playing a match then I can't help you much. Your comparison would have been valid if someone like Virat Kohli was batting and Bumrah was bowling from their own respective homes lol. You will see it if you remove your cheerleader printed glasses from your eyes.

Very much expected response. Expected that you are focused more on whether the example is proper fit or the actual point that IPL21 is allowed only because it's played in controlled environment and not spreading the virus.
And yes, that cheer leader glasses is lame attempt because unlike you who has blind hatred for IPL, I am not someone who blindly support IPL.
I hate it when IPL cannibalise international cricket, hate it when player like Bumrah finds excuse for national games but ready for all 14 + knockouts in IPL etc. etc.

But I've accepted the fact that it's not going anywhere. It's happening in this tough time and I am interested only to see whether they can pull this off or not. If BCCI successfully organize this season, it deserves appreciation, if it gets postponed like PSL, I won't blame them either but will appreciate the effort.

Anyway, please continue your hatred and the argument that it should be cancelled since how come they work when others are not working. No one could help you so far and I doubt if anyone can in future.

 

[IMMY69]

Why should it be postponed? Leagues in rest of the world continued through waves of Covid 19.

Well I'm going by the news I'm seeing here in the UK.
What's occurring in India doesn't look like what's happening in Europe.

Whist football has carried on through the second wave there hasn't been a shortage of ventilators and frankly the scenes we're seeing is quiet disturbing.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Very much expected response. Expected that you are focused more on whether the example is proper fit or the actual point that IPL21 is allowed only because it's played in controlled environment and not spreading the virus.
And yes, that cheer leader glasses is lame attempt because unlike you who has blind hatred for IPL, I am not someone who blindly support IPL.
I hate it when IPL cannibalise international cricket, hate it when player like Bumrah finds excuse for national games but ready for all 14 + knockouts in IPL etc. etc.

But I've accepted the fact that it's not going anywhere. It's happening in this tough time and I am interested only to see whether they can pull this off or not. If BCCI successfully organize this season, it deserves appreciation, if it gets postponed like PSL, I won't blame them either but will appreciate the effort.

Anyway, please continue your hatred and the argument that it should be cancelled since how come they work when others are not working. No one could help you so far and I doubt if anyone can in future.

Way to miss the whole point and then come up with a response which I have heard more than 1000 times here already. Rise above the word hatred and jealousy so that you can understand other's viewpoint clearly. Only those who provide essential services, food, milk, water, work in banks are allowed to go to work. Now you tell me which essential service does IPL provide lol? People are losing money and jobs and here we have some people who think they are at least getting entertained by IPL.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Well I'm going by the news I'm seeing here in the UK.
What's occurring in India doesn't look like what's happening in Europe.

Whist football has carried on through the second wave there hasn't been a shortage of ventilators and frankly the scenes we're seeing is quiet disturbing.

Well IPL doesn't use ventilators.

Everyone saw the scenes in europe esp spain and Italy.

 

[hurricanes]

Well I'm going by the news I'm seeing here in the UK.
What's occurring in India doesn't look like what's happening in Europe.

Whist football has carried on through the second wave there hasn't been a shortage of ventilators and frankly the scenes we're seeing is quiet disturbing.

India just has more total number of cases due to the population. The cases per million of population is still less than US and many other countries of the world.

The panic is because the wave has caught people off guard and there have been far more disturbing scenes that came out of Europe last year and Italy.

 

[MenInG]

Well IPL doesn't use ventilators.

Everyone saw the scenes in europe esp spain and Italy.

I am just wondering that when you have so much misery around you, as an Indian player (of course overseas guys are there for the money), dont feel odd to be enjoying yourself and trying to create the same glamour that a normal IPL season would hold?

Think this is the point most people are trying to make.

The bubble has thankfully proven to be airtight and that is great credit to BCCI.

 

[MenInG]

India just has more total number of cases due to the population. The cases per million of population is still less than US and many other countries of the world.

The panic is because the wave has caught people off guard and there have been far more disturbing scenes that came out of Europe last year and Italy.

Please - dont come up with such comparisons based upon statistics - these are human lives of your compatriots we are talking about.

 

[hurricanes]

Please - dont come up with such comparisons based upon statistics - these are human lives of your compatriots we are talking about.

Nobody is trivializing anything. It is just a perspective for people comparing Indian Covid stats to other countries saying that it hit records unseen anywhere.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I am just wondering that when you have so much misery around you, as an Indian player (of course overseas guys are there for the money), dont feel odd to be enjoying yourself and trying to create the same glamour that a normal IPL season would hold?

Think this is the point most people are trying to make.

The bubble has thankfully proven to be airtight and that is great credit to BCCI.

Should people stop living their lives? People are getting married, having kids and everything else.

The only reason to stop IPL would be a bio bubble breach.

 

[Concerned]

Not sure why people are defending India cases by saying the record numbers are due to the population size.

Either way, the hospitals are overwhelmed with Oxygen and Ventilators are in shortages. People are dying due to the infrastructure not being suitable for the population size.

I don’t see IPL being cancelled even with the bubble being breached. There is too much money at stake.

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Not sure why people are defending India cases by saying the record numbers are due to the population size.

Either way, the hospitals are overwhelmed with Oxygen and Ventilators are in shortages. People are dying due to the infrastructure not being suitable for the population size.

I don’t see IPL being cancelled even with the bubble being breached. There is too much money at stake.

Money etc are just lame excuses.

The simple fact is that the bubble has not been breached and BCCI deserves all the credit I. The world for such airtight measures even with Covid raging in the country whereas stupid PCB couldn’t manage a bubble despite at the time Pakistan going through a period of low cases

 

[KingKhanWC]

Should people stop living their lives? People are getting married, having kids and everything else.

The only reason to stop IPL would be a bio bubble breach.

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

 

[Oxfordchamp]

Exactly. He hasn't even provided a source yet.

I am just wondering that when you have so much misery around you, as an Indian player (of course overseas guys are there for the money), dont feel odd to be enjoying yourself and trying to create the same glamour that a normal IPL season would hold?

Think this is the point most people are trying to make.

The bubble has thankfully proven to be airtight and that is great credit to BCCI.

I think the IPL is needed to bring a smile on people's faces and keep them entertained during these tough times. Viewership has increased as people are stuck at home with no other entertainment like movie theaters or malls.