IS IPL GETTING POSTPONED? MAHARASHTRA HEALTH MINISTER'S SUGGESTIONS ARE HERE!

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday suggested that the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) can be postponed considering the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in India.

"There is always a danger of spread (of contagious diseases) when people gather in large numbers. Such events can always be organised later. So discussion is on whether to postpone the IPL," Rajesh Tope was quoted as saying by Firtspost.

Rajesh Tope also said discussions are on with the government regarding the same.

As on Monday, the total number of Coronavirus cases in the country stand at 42.

Maharashtra has been scheduled to host seven IPL matches including the opening game between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on March 29.

Meanwhile, speaking to India Today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that IPL will be held as per schedule and all necessary precautionary measures will be taken to ensure the safety of players and spectators.

"It's on...and BCCI will take all protection (against coronavirus)," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today.