The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Saturday confirmed the TNPL 2021 has been postponed indefinitely due to complications borne out of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With India experiencing the devastating effects of the second wave of the viral outbreak, various states across the country are opting for curfews and lockdowns. With Tamil Nadu being no different, it would’ve been a logistical nightmare for the TNPL organisers to go ahead with the scheduled itinerary. Chief Executive Officer of TNPL Prasanna Kannan confirmed the tournament’s suspension, emphasising the health safety restrictions implemented in the state. “There is a lockdown effect in Tamil Nadu now.…
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