ISL postpones match

NEW DELHI, Jan 16: The Indian Super League (ISL) match between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC, slated to be played later on Sunday, has been postponed, the League confirmed in a statement.

However, ISL has not revealed the exact reason behind the postponement of the match, but it was believed that ISL clubs are facing problems on multiple fronts due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

"Indian Super League (ISL) has decided to postpone Match No. 62 between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC scheduled to be played on January 16 at Tilak Maidan Stadium, Vasco da Gama. The League will look to reschedule the fixture to a later date," ISL said in a statement.

"The decision has been taken in consultation with the League's medical team after it was assessed Kerala Blasters FC do not have the requisite number of players available for the match. The League will work closely with the medical experts to monitor and ensure the safety of all the players and support staff in the squad and others involved," the statement added.

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