BCCI President Sourav Ganguly informs IPL 2021 will run as scheduled. So far Delhi Capitals (DC) Ravichandran Ashwin and Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) overseas recruits - Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa withdraw from the tournament amid COVID-19 fears.

On Monday Former India skipper told to Sportstar, “So far, it is going on as scheduled.”

Sources in England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia said that they do not plan to call the players back, but they will do the best to facilitate the return of players who wish to fly home. Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association also issued a joint statement on Monday, saying that they are monitoring the situation.

"Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association remain in regular contact with Australian players, coaches and commentators taking part in the Indian Premier League, which is being conducted under strict bio-security protocols," they said."We will continue to listen to feedback from those on the ground in India and the advice of the Australian Government. Our thoughts are with the people of India at this difficult time."