BCCI puts IPL schedule on hold after CSK ‘cluster’

New Delhi

The BCCI believe that the positive cases in the CSK camp don’t pose a threat to the IPL season but have decided to scrutinise the franchise for holding a preparatory camp in India before traveling to the UAE.

“Adequate measures are in place to tackle the situation and there is no immediate threat to the tournament. But the announcement of fixtures has been delayed because of this development,” a BCCI source said.

Despite cautions from the Indian board against holding a camp in India, CSK were the only franchise to do so.“Senior BCCI officials had cautioned the CSK management about the risks of holding such a camp in India,” the BCCI source added. CSK, however, felt it was necessary for its players to get fit after a long layoff, especially with plenty of its players out of action for a long time. However, CSK expect their matches to take place according to the provisional schedule. Dhoni and his men are set to face Mumbai Indians on September 19 in the season opener.

Unacademy official IPL partner:

Bengaluru-based edu-tech firm ‘Unacademy’ has been roped in the as official partner for the Indian Premier League for three seasons, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

“We are pleased to have Unacademy on board as the ‘Official Partner’ of the Indian Premier League 2020 to 2022,” IPL chairman Brijesh Patel said. “IPL is the most watched cricket league in India and as a homegrown Indian edutech company we believe that Unacademy can create a huge positive impact on the aspirations of the audience watching, especially the millions of Indian youth who are seeking inspiration in their careers,” Patel added.