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Everest Premier League postponed owing to possible spread of coronavirus

KATHMANDU, March 5: 2020 edition of Everest Premier League, due to be played from March 14 to March 28, has been postponed to until further notice owing to possible spread of coronavirus.
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By Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, March 5: 2020 edition of Everest Premier League, due to be played from March 14 to March 28, has been postponed to until further notice owing to possible spread of coronavirus. 



The organizer said on Thursday that the event has been suspended following the Nepal government’s request to refrain from organizing a mass gathering to avoid possible transmission of Corona Virus (COVID-19).


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According to a press release issued by the EPL organizing body, the event will be re-scheduled at the closest possible time once the situation is favorable.


The Everest Premier League is the franchise-based T20 Cricket League in Nepal.

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