In Friday's top Sports News (March 13, 2020), the coronavirus outbreak has got the sporting world to a standstill. While some clashes have been called off, some have either been postponed or pushed behind the closed door.
The virus has seen its effect on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Champions League, cricket matches and even the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. IND vs SA: In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, remaining two ODIs called off
India's remaining two ODIs against South Africa, which were to be played behind closed doors have now been called off in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, PTI quoted a BCCI official on Friday.
The two ODI's were to take place in Lucknow and Kolkata on March 15 and March 18 respectively.
2. IPL 2020: BCCI suspends 13th edition of cash-rich tournament till April 15
As a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till April 15, 2020.
Concerned about all its stakeholders and public health, the BCCI is taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone related to IPL have a safe cricketing experience.
3. Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra lift first-ever title against Bengal
Saurashtra on Friday clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title in Rajkot at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
As per the rules, if the final of the Ranji Trophy is headed towards a draw, then the winner is decided on the basis of a first-innings lead.
4. 'Should not be put in this position': Shuttlers HK Vittinghus, Saina Nehwal, others slam BWF amid coronavirus outbreak
While many sporting bodies are either playing behind a closed door or have postponed the tournaments, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) is somehow keeping the events on.
Top shuttlers from across the world have now hit out at BWF for taking the novel coronavirus outbreak “too lightly” and putting them at “risk”.
5. Coronavirus impact: Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, others who tested positive for COVID-19
The year 2020 was to be filled with many sporting events - from Champions League, Premier League, ICC Cricket World Cups to even the Tokyo Olympics.
However, the coronavirus outbreak has got everything to a stop. Many sports activities around the globe have either been postponed or are being played behind closed doors.
