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Lucknow: The remaining two matches, of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa, in Lucknow and Eden gardens have been called off by the BCCI following consultations with stakeholders, said sources.
The decision comes in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation.
The BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience, said a press statement.
The BCCI will work closely with the Government of India along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and all other relevant Central and State Government departments in this regard.
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The first match in Dharamsala was washed out and the remaining two matches in Lucknow and Eden gardens were to be played without audience. But now the BCCI, following consultations with stakeholders, has decided to call off the series.
Earlier, the IPL 2020, scheduled to begin from March 29, was suspended till April 15 to tackle the growing threat of the Coronavirus.
The Ministry of External Affairs had earlier advised the BCCI not to go ahead with IPL but left it to the discretion of the board.
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