Saurashtra Cricket Association postpones SPL 2023 following Cyclone Biparjoy's touchdown

The upcoming edition of the Saurashtra Premier League has been postponed due to the effects of Cyclone Biparjoy. Saurashtra Cricket Association postponed the tournament, which was scheduled to commence on June 15, as the cyclone is expected to be prevalent in the coastal region of Gujarat.

The decision came in the wake of local authorities' warning and preventive measures issued in the interest of the well-being of the population of Gujarat. According to reports more than one lakh people have been evacuated in the wake of the natural phenomenon, with Army, Navy and NDRF teams on high alert to tackle the situation.

While the tournament has been postponed by the Saurashtra Cricket Association, there has been no update regarding the restart date of the domestic franchise league.

Due to severity of cyclonic effects in the Region, SPL 2023 is postponed which was scheduled to start from 15th June 2023. Saurashtra Cricket Association appeals to everyone in the affected areas to stay safe 🙏🏻 #Cricket #Cyclone #Biparjoy

— Saurashtra Cricket (@saucricket) June 12, 2023

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