The Indian Premier League (IPL) will carry on with games, its organisers said on Sunday, but came under heavy criticism for the plan as the country grapples with a massive surge in coronavirus cases. The New Indian Express and a sister publication said on Sunday they had decided to suspend its IPL coverage, while hundreds of fans lambasted the league on social media. An IPL governing council member said the league has 'a robust bio-bubble' and is being played without fans which made it safe to continue. The Indian Premier League competition is set to continue despite a surge in coronavirus casesRajasthan Royals star Jos Buttler is one of the highest-profile players in this year's tournament'IPL provides a much-needed distraction for all from the doom and gloom around us,' the official said, requesting anonymity. 'Yes, cases have surged in venues like Delhi, but we have two standby venues in Hyderabad and Indore and we would use them if needed.'

Source: Daily Mail April 25, 2021 09:55 UTC