There has been uncertainty on partaking of England and Australia players for the first few matches as the IPL (Indian Premier League) had recently indicated to authorize that it was unexpected to relax the compulsory seven-day quarantine period that players had to undergo after arriving in UAE. Officials from the various teams had different opinions regarding the same.
“The BCCI SOP clearly says players can participate without quarantine, provided they satisfy certain very stringent conditions. After players (of England, Australia) have played the series, they have to continue to be in the bio-secure bubble. From that, they have to go straight to a chartered flight without getting into extensive migration procedures, without getting in touch with the public. The BCCI is working to ensure that can be done,” said Royal Challengers Bangalore,Chairman Sanjeev Churiwala.“They have to go through the testing procedure before they participate,” added Churiwala.
Delhi Capitals are preparing for something different. “They (Australian, English players) fly in and get the mandatory tests plus quarantine done. Only then can they step out. A week’s quarantine is the scheduled time frame. “Teams have been requesting for a shorter quarantine, but we are not aware of rules being relaxed,” said a spokesperson.
A CSK (Chennai Super Kings) official said they would follow the quarantine rules in place in UAE.
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