IPL 2021: KKR vs RCB postponed amid COVID-19 scare in KKR camp

The ongoing season of the Indian Premier League has been hit by another COVID-19 scare. According to the reports, the players and staff of Kolkata Knight Riders isolating after multiple players fell ill.

The sources confirmed that several persons within the KKR camp including Australia's Pat Cummins are unwell. Their next game will be up against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 3rd May. 

A BCCI official confirmed that there are cases in the KKR camp. “Varun and Sandeep tested positive and that made the RCB camp wary of the situation. The game is set to be postponed,” the official said.

It is understood that the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore has been rescheduled. The new date for the match will be announced on Monday afternoon. 

Several cricketers have left IPL 2021: 

It is to be noted that a lot of cricketers have left the ongoing season of IPL citing personal reasons. While Liam Livingston, Adam Zampa, and Kane Richardson returned home, India's Ravi Ashwin left the IPL bio bubble to join with his family. 

As per the reports, Ashwin's kids, wife, and several family members were tested positive for the deadly virus. In order to take care of his family, he decided to leave the IPL. 

This is now a serious concern for the tournament. The chances of postponing the ongoing season of IPL is high if a case of breach of bio-bubble is found.