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IPL 2021 Postponed: Reactions Galore From Fans And Others

IPL 2021: With the postponement of Indian Premier League 2021 after several players and support staff tested positive for COVID-19, fans, former players and media persons had a lot to say.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was suspended today by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) owing to the rise in COVID-19 cases among players and support staff of different franchises. Several eminent personalities, including journalists and former players took to Twitter to convey their reaction on the postponement.

Cricket commentator, journalist and analyst Harsha Bhogle remarked about the present situation in the country and hoped for IPL to return stronger, "I guess it became inevitable in the last couple of days.....Look forward to calling the action in happier times. The #IPL is a great event and I hope it returns stronger when the world is what we knew it to be."

Cricket commentator Ayaz Memon also tweeted, "Number of people infected in IPL growing rapidly: 2 from KKR, 3 from CSK, 1 from SRH and now 2 from DC. Players are both venues, Delhi and Ahmedabad, affected. Whether bio-secure bubble was lax or virus breached it for some other reason still to be determined."

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin also gave his views, "In view of the COVID crisis in India and with players testing positive, the postponement of IPL with immediate effect is the correct course of action taken by @BCCI and the IPL governing council. Hope to see IPL back soon in better & safe environment. #IPL2021#IndiaFightsCOVID19."

Former England women’s player Isa Guha and former England men’s captain Kevin Pietersen were left heartbroken to the situation in the country after IPL 2021 was postponed.

Isa Guha tweeted, "Thinking of everyone in India. Heartbreaking to see. Below is where I’ve donated if you can spare a penny - all money is going to support the oxygen crisis. #COVID19India."

Pietersen also showcased his support and tweeted, "India - it’s heartbreaking to see a country I love so much suffering! You WILL get through this! You WILL be stronger coming out of this Your kindness & generosity NEVER goes unnoticed even during this crisis! #IncredibleIndia."

Muskan
@MuskanG95387750
I’m shocked and saddened at how IPL is being conducted in this country with covid situation getting totally out of control.Stop this season asap,cancel all games, give the trophy to RCB.Their fans have suffered a lot in the past and they deserve all the happiness.