Star players withdrawing from IPL: After Ashwin and Tie, Zampa and Richardson also withdrew from the tournament; Cited the worsening condition of Corona

The whole country is struggling with the second wave of Corona. More than 3 lakh new infections are coming out every day. A large number of people are dying. In such an environment, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is being organized in the country. However, now some big players are withdrawing names from the tournament keeping in mind the epidemic.

On Sunday, Delhi Capitals star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Andrew Tye decided to withdraw from the tournament. After this, Adam Zampa and Ken Richardson of Royal Challengers Bangalore also decided to withdraw from the tournament.

Cricket Australia (CA) has also confirmed this. CA said that due to the deteriorating conditions in India due to Corona, the players have taken this decision. Before this, Liam Livingstone of Rajasthan has also returned to England due to bio bubble fatigue.

Information is given on social media

After Delhi's win in the Super Over against Hyderabad, Ashwin informed about his withdrawal from the league via social media message. Ashwin wrote that my family members and other families are competing against Corona these days. I want to be with them in this difficult situation. If the situation improves, I will return to the game again. Thank you.

The safest people in the country at this time: Ponting

Delhi Capitals team coach Ricky Ponting also said that what is happening outside the ground is being discussed among the players more than the on-ground performance. However, he also said that the players are probably the safest people in the country right now.

Many franchisees have also raised objections

Sources have told Bhaskar that around four franchises also said that their players do not want to travel in such an environment. However, he has not made any written demand to cancel the league.