NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League was suspended on Tuesday after several cases popped up in the six-city tournament’s bio-secure “bubble”.
Australia, New Zealand and England rushed to evacuate top players from Covid-hit India after IPL was abandoned following a number of positive tests.
Cricket Australia said plans were under way to fly 38 players and staff — including superstars Steve Smith, David Warner and Pat Cummins.
“Cricket Australia and the @ACA_Players understand the decision of the BCCI to indefinitely postpone the 2021 Indian Premier League for the safety and wellbeing of all participants,” Cricket Australia tweeted. “Australian Cricket will throw its support behind the India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal by partnering with the @ACA_Players and @unicefaustralia to raise much needed funds.”
Eight of England’s 11 players arrived back in London, and New Zealand Cricket said it was arranging for its Test players to fly to Britain ahead of their series there and next month’s World Test Championship final against India.
