A few reports had indicated that games scheduled to be played in Mumbai could be shifted to Hyderabad. Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) president Mohammed Azharuddin also welcomed the BCCI to host these IPL games in the city.
But Sourav Ganguly seems confident about the bio-secure environment that is in place in Mumbai. He recalled that there were a few Covid-19 cases before the tournament began last year, and expressed hope that everything will fall into place once IPL 2021 begins.
“We’re in a well-secured set-up” - Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly also noted that there shouldn’t be an issue conducting the IPL games even if a lockdown is imposed, given that they have already received all the required permissions from the government.
He reiterated that all necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the tournament.
Sourav Ganguly further feels that a lockdown would be a blessing in disguise as it would help reduce cases in and around Maharashtra. This would automatically lower the chances of players and staff members falling prey to the virus.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will begin their IPL 2021 campaigns in Mumbai.
The IPL is set to start on the 9th of April where the Royal Challengers Bangalore will face defending champions Mumbai Indians.
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