IPL 2020 will be the toughest for cricketers, feels Madan Lal

NEW DELHI: Citing his concern over the rise in coronavirus cases worldwide, former Indian cricketer Madan Lal on Thursday said that this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) would be the "toughest" for cricketers, both mentally and physically.

Speaking to IANS, Madan Lal said that no cricketer should, even by accident, break the COVID-19 protocol in the UAE, where the IPL starts on September 19. "There are challenging days ahead for the cricketers. It will be their toughest IPL as they can't roam outside, explore the place to relax their mind. They will have to be in bio-bubble all the time. It will be tough both mentally and physically, but I am sure that all sportspersons are aware of the situation very well and would take it with ease," Madan Lal said. "Cricket is starting again for Indians and this will be taken as a positive step. Economy-wise it was also very important for the board (BCCI) as many people's livelihood depends on it." IANS

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