The rapid spread of the deadly Coronavirus across the globe and fresh cases being detected in India has got the BCCI a bit worried. The Indian cricket board is set to host a three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning later this month, followed by the cash-rich Indian Premier League from March 29. Although the South Africa series is not under threat, the IPL could become a cause for concern if there is a spike in Coronavirus cases in India.

IPL chairman Brijesh Patel sounded concerned. "It [IPL] is not under threat at the moment but we are keeping a tab on this [Coronavirus issue]," said Patel, following a meeting with board officials at the BCCI's Wankhede Stadium headquarters on Tuesday.