As the debate rages on about the conduct of the glitzy Indian Premier League (IPL) while the country gasps for oxygen and acute shortage of hospital beds due to a rapid spike in COVID-19 cases, former BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah felt it will be inappropriate to call off the T20 tournament. He, however, urged the Indian cricket board to make full utilisation of IPL’s popularity in promoting COVID-19 safety precautions like social distancing, wearing a mask, etc.  

“After taking pains to organise the tournament in India, IPL should not be called off midway. The BCCI has taken utmost precautions as far as the safety of players and everyone involved in the tournament are concerned.