Weekly Cricket Buzz March 9 – 15 : Corona outbreak affecting cricket series

Highlights

1. IPL suspended till 15th April due to Covid19 precaution

2. BCCI has suspended all domestic cricket tournaments

3. “Stay strong and fight”, Virat Kohli messages

7. Hardik Pandya Celebrates Holi With Fiancee

Cricket Plays brings you the Weekly Cricket Buzz from Mar 9 – 15. Top Cricket Buzz Makers this week: Corona outbreak | #CoronaCricket | IPL | #BCCI | #Covid19

IPL suspended till 15th April due to Covid19 precaution

On March 13, 2020 there was an official announcement for the suspension of IPL matches as a measure of control of Corona virus affect.

🚨Announcement🚨: #VIVOIPL suspended till 15th April 2020 as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation.

More details ➡️ https://t.co/hR0R2HTgGg pic.twitter.com/azpqMPYtoL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 13, 2020

BCCI has suspended all domestic cricket tournaments

BCCI has suspended all domestic tourneys as a precautionary measure until further notice following the fatal coronavirus that spread rapidly throughout the country and the globe.

#NewsAlert – We have already called off India vs SA series. We have suspended domestic games. We will have a weekly reassessment: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. #IndiaFightsCOVID19 | #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/dbmyYpYqFZ
— News18 (@CNNnews18) March 14, 2020

The BCCI has suspended the #IraniCup tie, scheduled between Saurashtra and Rest of India in Rajkot from March 18, among other domestic tournaments.https://t.co/3HHFW9F2Jr
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) March 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/BCCI_Tweet/status/1238416035205844993

“Stay strong and fight”, Virat Kohli messages

” Let’s stay strong and fight the #COVID19 outbreak by taking all precautionary measures.” Kohli tweeted. Saying’ Stay safe, be vigilant and most importantly remember, prevention is better than cure. Please take care everyone. ‘ he added. On Saturday, Virat Kohli tweeted a message to his fans, asking them to stay safe and be patient.

Let's stay strong and fight the #COVID19 outbreak by taking all precautionary measures. Stay safe, be vigilant and most importantly remember, prevention is better than cure. Please take care everyone.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 14, 2020

BCCI removes Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar was left out of the BCCI commentator squad, and will not be part of the forthcoming Indian Premier League commentry squad if and when it begins. “Maybe he too would be left out of the IPL stand. That’s not on top of our minds at this point. But the truth is, they’re not pleased with his job.

Sanjay Manjrekar removed as commentator for support to JNU and secularism? Former India batsman breaks silence on BCCI's decision https://t.co/YEcbPOA0BK
— Janta Ka Reporter (@JantaKaReporter) March 15, 2020

Saurashtra won Ranji Trophy Final

A glorious tale of struggle and work came to an end as Saurashtra, led by the inspirational Jaydev Unadkat, stopped Bengal on the fifth and final day to win the maiden title and carry the Ranji Trophy to the spiritual home on Friday.

Congratulations Saurashtra on winning your maiden Ranji Trophy title. Jaydev Unadkat has been brilliant. Was fitting that he took the final wicket.
Hard luck, Bengal. My heart goes out to them. Won matches from tough situations. I’m sure Bengal will win the Ranji Trophy soon.
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 13, 2020

MS Dhoni leaves CSK training camp

Mahendra Singh Dhoni departed the Chennai Super Kings training camp on Sunday after the suspension of the 13th Indian Premier League (IPL) until 15 April in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dhoni, who arrived in Chennai early this month for the CSK Preparatory Training, left the base in front of his cheering crowd.