Graeme Smith said the last of the South Africans that were playing in the now-suspended IPL should depart India by Friday. India reported 3 980 deaths and more than 412 000 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, per AFP. Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of cricket Graeme Smith said the last of the South Africans that were playing in the now-suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) should depart India by Friday. "I think they've (Indian cricket) been exemplary in the way they've gotten the players out," said Smith. AFP reported on Wednesday that Aussie IPL players, coaches and commentary staff fled the country for the Maldives while awaiting permission to re-enter their home country.

Source: News 24 May 06, 2021 12:33 UTC