Talking to a selected group of reporters via video link, PCB chief Ehsan Mani remarked that the uncertain situation across the globe has derailed the day-to-day life and termed staging of the global competition amind the virus crisis as a huge risk from health’s point of view.

“The biggest challenge that the Australian government is facing these days are the restrictions it has put in place on travel. They are extremely cautious in dealing with the prevailing circumstances because of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. It would be a massive risk and if God forbid, any of the players contracts Covid-19, that would lead to great panic everywhere,” Mani said.

"Logistically speaking, I fear that a postponement is imminent at this point in time because it’s not a small matter of couple of countries but as many as 15 of them, apart from the host nation [Australia] will be participating. Travelling will be the biggest concern and there’ll be other related issues as well. That’s I think it is almost impossible for the event to be played this year on schedule."

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