With less than a month ahead of the competition's start, teams have taken off for UAE and will upon reaching, they will undergo mandatory tests for COVID-19 and once the tests return negative, franchises will be placed in bio-secure bubbles before and during the tournament.
Delhi Capitals skipper Shikhar Dhawan took blessings from his parents before leaving to join the rest of the squad ahead of their departure for IPL 2020 in UAE. The franchise will be hoping to land their first Indian Premier League title.
Came to seek blessings and wishes from my parents before the long tour. They still see me as a kid 😊 There's no love like the love of your parents and I'll always cherish it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kTrbFLN6Gx— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 20, 2020
Rajasthan Royals players were seen wearing PPE kits ahead of their departure for UAR for IPL 2020. RR were the inaugural champions and will be looking to win the title for the second time in their history in the latest Indian Premier League edition.Royals
Off to UAEMarhaba, UAE. 😁#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily pic.twitter.com/fHoymGObdg— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 20, 2020
The Royals have arrived. 🙌#HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/rXo4R1LrSm— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 20, 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders have taken off for the United Arab Emirates ahead of the new Indian Premier League season. Stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai will host all the matches of IPL 2020 behind closed doors amid the current circumstances.
.@abhisheknayar1 @prasidh43 @siddhesshlad #SandeepWarrier #SiddharthManimaran #IPL2020 #KKR pic.twitter.com/iKKARSpODK— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 20, 2020
BCCI are worried about the safety of the players who are travelling to the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming Indian Premier League season as coronavirus cases have been increasing rapidly in the Gulf countries. KXIP and RR have reached UAE with remaining teams anticipated to join them soon. Read More.
The #coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates (#UAE) are increasing rapidly -- according to the latest report -- making the Board of Control for Cricket in India (#BCCI) a little worried about the cricketers, who are reaching the gulf nation for this year's #IPL.@IPL @BCCI pic.twitter.com/aA9EdNqoly— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) August 20, 2020
Ravindra Jadeja joins CSK squad before the three-time champions depart for UAE for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The Indian all-rounder was not part of the training camp which was held earlier in the week.
Making necessities a fashion! @imjadeja #JustSirThings #HomeSweetDen #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/a2BmeFRXTl— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) August 20, 2020
Ravichandran Ashwin has shared a picture of himself donning the PPE kit while on his way for Delhi Capitals' camp.
Hello world !! #travel #coronaway pic.twitter.com/qhuGC7YLJd— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 20, 2020
August 19, IPL 2020 Latest News Live Updates: We are nearing the start of the Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020). As we move ahead things are getting clear regarding the IPL 2020. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently named Dream11 as the title sponsor, who replaced VIVO. However, with now a month to go for IPL 2020, the governing council is yet to finalise the schedule for the league. IPL 2020 schedule is now the thing big announcement that is pending from the board. BCCI SOP: Players and Support Staff to Be Tested Every 5th Day During IPL, Seven-Day Quarantine for Kin Who Breaches Bio-Bubble.
Franchises have already started to gather the players and teams are expected to leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from August 20 onwards. Before flying to the UAE, players and support staff will undergo five COIVD-19 tests. Upon reaching the UAE, players will stay in quarantine for around six days and then begin preparations for IPL 2020 in a bio-secure bubble. As per the SOPs released by the BCCI, only one team will stay in a particular hotel. Players have been told to main social distancing whenever possible. What is Bio-Bubble in Cricket? How Will Bio-Secure Environment Work in IPL 2020 in Times of COVID-19?
Before leaving for the UAE, players like Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma and many other have been working hard in the nets. The IPL 2020 will mark the resumption of Indian cricket which was suspended due to coronavirus pandemic lockdown.