Sanjay Manjrekar explains why IPL 2020 should take place. Photo: BCCI

Key Highlights IPL 2020 was postponed till April 15 due to coronavirus outbreak The T20 league is unlikely to start this month Sanjay Manjrekar has said that IPL should happen the moment we get all clearances

The coronavirus outbreak has seen all the sporting action around the world coming to a standstill. The organisers have already cancelled Wimbledon 2020 while the French Open was also postponed. The NBA season was suspended last month due to the outbreak. IPL 2020, the biggest t20 league in the world, was also postponed till April 15.

The BCCI is yet to take a final call on the future of the league and given the present situation, there are chances that the tournament might be cancelled. While the cricketers and fans continue to wait for a final word regarding IPL 2020's future, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has explained why it is important to stage the tournament.

The veteran commentator has said that there are lot of people who make their livelihood from the league and hence, IPL should take place. “The moment we get clearances from all the authorities that matter, the IPL should happen, only because it will kick start the economy because when you talk about the IPL it’s not just about the Mumbai Indians, or a Dhoni or a Virat Kohli, there are a lot of people who are making their livelihood through the IPL,” he said on Star Sports.

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The T20 league was to start on March 29 but the BCCI had to delay the league till April 15. As said, IPL is unlikely to start this month. BCCI is expected to come up with a final decision after the end of 21-day lockdown period, which completes on April 14.

Cricketers who have confirmed their participation in IPL

Despite various travel restrictions, many overseas cricketers have confirmed their participation in the T20 league. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, David Warner, was the first foreign cricketer to announce that he will be landing in India. His countrymate Steve Smith, who will be leading Rajasthan Royals, has also confirmed his participation.

Sam Curran and his brother Tom Curran are also confirmed to be part of the league. Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes will also land in India if BCCI stages the tournament.