The strict COVID-19 protocols in Abu Dhabi, one of the 3 emirates that will host IPL parties from 19 September, have paralyzed the Indian Cricket Control Board (BCCI).governments of the United Arab Emirates, desperate concessions.
And due to COVID-related issues in organizing the thirteenth edition of the IPL, BCCI not only announced the right schedule, but also did not make a percentage of its plans with the 8 franchises.
“The BCCI has still told franchises about the IPL calendar.But for us franchises, the IPL is activated from today, because if the IPL took up position this year, the BCCI would have told us much sooner.a lot of cash on your computers. Positive cases will continue to emerge,” a source told a UAE IANS franchise.
“The fact is that if the BCCI has to cancel the IPL, they have to cancel it today.They cancel it after 15 days. The franchises are here in the United Arab Emirates and have spent so much cash on their equipment.In addition, when you call your players for the IPL, you’ll also have to pay them.In case of cancellation, we tell players that since they have not played any matches, we will not pay them.Currently, BCCI officials are talking to local governments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah,” the franchise manager said.
Indian Premier League board chairman Brijesh Patel and BCCI Acting Ceo Hemang Amin are in the United Arab Emirates and are in talks with the 3 emirates governments to seek concessions on strict COVID protocols for IPL and then expand a viable plan.
Another source said that if you move from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, COVID checks are carried out at the border and take up to two and a half hours, alternatively, a negative result certificate should be presented from a check in the last 48 “But Dhoni and Kohli are not expected to remain in line for so long.Therefore, BCCI is seeking permission to do COVID controls on IPL team members in their hotels,” he said.
At the same time, all franchises have become incredibly cautious after 13 members of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding two players, They tested positive for COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates.Players and training only leave their hotel rooms to practice/train/yoga sessions and for some recreational activities that some franchises, such as the Mumbai Indians, have created, but breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in their rooms, all within the framework of local COVID protocols.
“We took all precautions after the CSK episode.Initially, we thought we’d take the team to some team dinners during the tournament.But that plan has been set aside. Now it’s just bubble and bubble.All food is served in the team, members’ rooms; now it’s just room service,” said a franchise official.
The inaugural IPL match between the Indian champions of Mumbai and the time the CSK is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on 19 September.Changes to plans and absolutely cancel the Abu Dhabi stage.
The delay in pronouncing the IPL calendar prevented STAR India, the official broadcaster, from finalizing its canopyage plans.Due to the pandemic, separate crews were expected to be stationed in each of the 3 emirates to control the matches.would have been a component of the STAR production team that tested positive in India and was grounded.In general, the stage on all fronts is fluid and everyone crosses their fingers.
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