Ness Wadia lauds BCCI's decision to suspend IPL 2021

 Ness Wadia came out in support of BCCI on Tuesday by backing the board's decision to suspend IPL 2021 in India amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic.

Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia came out in support of BCCI on Tuesday by backing the board's decision to suspend IPL 2021 in India amid the raging Covid-19 pandemic. He stated that it was the 'right call' and that the situation deteriorated quickly.

The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday suspended the IPL 2021 indefinitely after numerous players and members of various franchises test positive for Covid-19 in the last couple of days. Speaking to PTI, Wadia also said that he welcomes the governing body's decision to defer the league for the time being.

"Best decision has been taken given the circumstances. Lot of people are suffering in India," said Wadia.

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