Covid hits IPL 2021: ECB lets England players decide on further participation | Cricket News
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In such a scenario, questions do rise on the participation of the foreign players. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has left the decision to its players whether they want to take part in the tournament or return home.
An ECB spokesperson confirmed that the board is in regular touch with its players, but the call to participate in the tournament lies only with the players.
“We continue to monitor and communicate with our players and staff currently in India. In terms of continued participation, it will be a decision that will be taken by each individual. We acknowledge these are challenging times and our thoughts are with the people of India,” an ECB spokesperson told ANI.
Two KKR players — Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier — tested positive for Covid-19.
Delhi Capitals and KKR had locked horns against each other last Thursday — April 29 — and both these sides are slated to square off once again on May 8.
“We have been self-isolating in our rooms since this afternoon,” sources within the Delhi Capitals’ camp told ANI on Monday evening.
The IPL match between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore RCB, which was slated to be played on Monday evening, was rescheduled for a later date and the game between CSK and Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday has also been postponed as the CSK squad is in isolation.
