IPL 2021: Matches At Wankhede Stadium To Be Affected By Maharashtra Curfew? Here's What You Need To Know

<p>The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced statewide lockdown-like curfew, starting April 14 till May 1, to curb the ever-increasing Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the state. Under the restrictions imposed, only essential goods shops will remain open, rest everything will remain closed. However, the transport service will remain operational.&nbsp;</p> <p>Amid assumptions that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the Wankhede Stadium will be affected due to the curfew, a report in ANI confirmed that IPL 2021 matches set to take place at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium would be held as per the schedule.</p> <p><strong>READ <a href="https://news.abplive.com/sports/ipl-2021-andre-russell-reacts-to-shah-rukh-khan-s-apology-tweet-after-kkr-heart-breaking-loss-1453041">| IPL 2021: Andre Russell Reacts To Shah Rukh Khan's 'Apology Tweet' After KKR's Heart-Breaking Loss</a><br /></strong></p> <p>"No effect on Mumbai matches as we have special permission, everything will go ahead as planned and we will take all necessary precautions," the source told ANI.</p> <p>10 matches of IPL are scheduled to be held in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Nine of these matches will start at 7:30 pm. Earlier, when the Maharashtra government had imposed a night curfew in the state from April 5, there was no impact on the IPL. &nbsp;The government had then allowed the teams to practice even after eight o'clock, strictly following the bio bubble protocols.</p> <p>Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals will play their match in Mumbai on Thursday and then Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings will play against each other on Friday.</p> <p>"We are imposing strict restrictions which will come into effect from 8 pm tomorrow. Section 144 to be imposed in the entire state from tomorrow. I will not term this as lockdown," said Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray while addressing the state.</p> <p>"Local train and bus services for essential services only, petrol pumps, financial institutions associated with SEBI and construction work to continue, hotel/restaurants to remain closed only take-away, home deliveries allowed," he added.</p>

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