Every team apart from Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad has reached the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming season if Indian Premier League. The two sides are expected to flu oy to UAE on August 23.
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Teams will soon reach UAE and upon touchdown, they will undergo COVID-19 tests and if returned negative, players and staff of the franchises will be placed inside bio-secure bubbles before and during the tournament begins in the United Arab Emirates. BCCI have issued SOP’s and have asked teams to strictly adhere to them
21 Aug, 20:41 (IST)
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has reached UAE ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The RCB skipper shared a photo on his social media with the caption 'Hello Dubai'
21 Aug, 20:37 (IST)
MS Dhoni looks sharp ahead of IPL 2020 as he could be seen clearing the ropes in CSK training. One of his six even drew a whistle celebration from CSK vice-captain Suresh Raina.
21 Aug, 18:31 (IST)
Record champions Mumbai Indians have reached UAE ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Players and staff members of the four-time IPL champions will undergo mandatory COVID-19 test before being placed in a bio-secure bubble.
21 Aug, 17:16 (IST)
Mumbai Indians have suffered a huge blow ahead of IPL 2020 as star pacer Lasith Maling is set to miss the initial part of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons. The Sri Lanka international will join the four-time champions later on and in the meantime will train in Colombo. Read More.
21 Aug, 16:26 (IST)
India's enigmatic wicket-keeper batsmen Rishabh Pant has also joined the Delhi Capitals squad ahead of IPL 2020. Delhi players and staff are currently staying at a hotel in Mumbai and will soon take off for UAE.
21 Aug, 15:14 (IST)
Three-time champions Chennai Super Kings take off for UAE. CSK held a training camp between August 15 and August 20 which was attended by several players including captain MS Dhoni. After its conclusion, the squad are on their way to take part in IPL 2020.
21 Aug, 14:13 (IST)
Team Chennai Super Kings leave for Dubai for the IPL 2020.
21 Aug, 13:23 (IST)
Chennai Super Kings' star batsman Shane Watson has reached Dubai. Check out his video below:
21 Aug, 12:36 (IST)
Here's another team taking off to UAE. It is none other than Royal Challengers Bangalore who has jetted off for IPL 2020. Check out the snaps below:
Team RCB
21 Aug, 11:12 (IST)
Mumbai Indians have shared an adorable snap of Rohit Sharma and family as they take off to UAE for the IPL 2020.
21 Aug, 11:04 (IST)
As the Mumbai Indians were preparing to take off for the IPL 2020, baby Samaira extended her helping hand for daddy Rohit. Mumbai Indians shared the adorable picture.
21 Aug, 10:20 (IST)
Ahead of leaving for UAE, team Chennai Super Kings have shared a picture of Suresh Raina sweating it out in the nets. Check it out below:
21 Aug, 10:07 (IST)
The Mumbai Indians are all set to take off to UAE for IPL 2020. The team was spotted donning PPE kits. Check out the snaps below:
Suryakumar Yadav with Wife
21 Aug, 09:48 (IST)
Chennai Super Kings Suresh Raina has thanked PM Narendra Modi for his appreciation letter. Click here to know what the CSK Thalla has said.
21 Aug, 08:46 (IST)
Chennai Super Kings posts a picture from the nets on social media. Check it out below:
IPL 2020 begins in less than a month’s time and ahead of the latest edition of the cash-rich league, teams have begun their preparations with Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab already taking for UAE. The governing council have received official permission to host the tournament in the gulf country as lockdowns restrictions have eased up. So with IPL 2020 nearing a start, we keep track of updates and latest news related to the competition. BCCI Worried For Players' Safety After Coronavirus Cases in UAE Increase Rapidly.
Teams will soon reach UAE and upon touchdown, they will undergo COVID-19 tests and if returned negative, players and staff of the franchises will be placed inside bio-secure bubbles before and during the tournament begins in the United Arab Emirates. BCCI have issued SOP’s and have asked teams to strictly adhere to them. IPL 2020: Restrata, UK-Based Company to Build Bio-Secure Bubble For Players in UAE; Reports.
IPL 2020 is scheduled to begin on September 19, 2020, in UAE with the final planned on November 10. Stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah will host all the matches behind closed doors as no fans will be allowed inside the grounds to maintain social distancing protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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