MUMBAI: In the wake of the rising Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has officially deferred the third edition of the Mumbai T20 League for an ‘indefinite’ period of time. Despite getting the nod from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) postponed the league, citing both safety reasons as well as the interests of stakeholders as reasons.
“In view of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country and keeping in mind the safety and interests of all the stakeholders involved, the Mumbai Cricket Association has decided to defer the conduct of 3rd edition of the T20 Mumbai League till further notice,” the MCA said in a media release.
Milind Narvekar in a separate tweet also wrote that the decision was taken to reduce the load on the authorities.
“Given the current situation, President Vijay Patil Ji and I, in my capacity as the Chairman, have decided to not conduct the T20 Mumbai League till further notice. This is our way to reduce the load on the machinery and also making sure everyone is safe,” tweeted Narvekar.