Overseas players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been assured they will remain safe from the country's coronavirus crisis and urged to play on for "humanity". News Corp reported that Aussie batsman Chris Lynn requested to Cricket Australia a chartered flight home after Canberra suspended flights from India. "The BCCI is monitoring the situation very closely and is working with the government authorities to make arrangements to get you home once the tournament concludes. "Be rest assured that the tournament is not over for BCCI till each one of you has reached your home, safe and sound." "While you are professionals and will play to win, this time you are also playing for something much more important: humanity.

Source: News 24 April 27, 2021 13:18 UTC