Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has said that the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season due to rising Covid-19 cases is a reminder of the game`s vulnerability.IPL 2021 season was suspended indefinitely due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. "The suspension of the 2021 IPL tournament because of surging Covid infections and deaths among the public, and a number of participants testing positive, was a reminder of the game`s vulnerability," Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. Chappell also said that the suspension of IPL 2021 could set a precedent and it may see the T20 World Cup being postponed or moved. When a riot brought the third Test in Karachi to a premature halt, the England team flew home immediately," said Chappell. Milburn`s excellent Shield form and subsequent Test century looked to have cemented his spot in the England team, but sadly he never represented his country again.

Source: dna May 09, 2021 13:07 UTC