COVID bursts bio-bubble, viewers deprived of IPL action on Monday evening

The cash-rich IPL (Indian Premier League) also doesn’t remain untouched with the second wave of COIVD.  With five players and support staff from two franchises have tested positive to COVID-19, the organizers were forced to reschedule the Monday night's game.

It’s for the first time in the ongoing league that a match has been postponed.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowlers Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were tested positive, just hours before Kolkata were scheduled to face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Ahmedabad on Monday evening. With a burst in bio-bubble, COIVD might infect other players. Taking a precautionary measure, the today’s match has been postponed.

Three off-field members of the Chennai Super Kings have also tested positive. CEO Kasi Viswanathan, bowling coach and former India pacer L Balaji and a bus cleaner were tested positive. CSK will play against Rajasthan Royals on May 5, hoping the team will test negative.