The Emirates Cricket Board on Tuesday announced the COVID-19 reared protocols that will be put in place during the Indian Premier League beginning on 19th September. The tournament will be played across three cities of the emirates; Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. ECB mentioned that they have taken all the necessary permissions for IPL matches in the three different locations. The teams will also be able to travel directly to the venues and return to their hotels, without having to undergo quarantine.
“A protocol has been created by the relevant authorities which will see the teams be able to travel directly to the venues and return to their hotels, without having to undergo quarantine,” said Emirates Cricket Board. “The teams will remain in their bio bubbles as per BCCI protocols. Those coming from outside may have to undergo quarantine but those who are already there (in their hotels) need not worry over the travel (for matches),” the cricket body further said.
The 13th edition of the league will be played behind closed doors in a bio-secure environment in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was supposed to be played in the Indian summer but was postponed due to the seriousness of the virus spread. The tournament is shifted to UAE and is set to begin this month. After Vivo pulled out its title sponsorship for this year’s edition, fantasy gaming company Dream11 took it up for ₹222 crores, roughly half of the ₹440 crores the Chinese smartphone maker paid annually.
