IPL 2023, crisis on IPL: In the last week, India has registered a steady increase in the number of Covid-19 (IPL Covid Cases) cases in the country. Some states also have a positivity rate as high as 30%. In such a situation, the concerns of BCCI have increased regarding IPL as well. However, the BCCI is already considering reviving the strict policy. However, the BCCI will follow the health ministry and state guidelines as far as crowd and restrictions are concerned.
BCCI: We will follow the protocols laid down by the Union Health Ministry as well as the State Governments
The first match of the IPL will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans (GT vs CSK) on Friday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
A senior BCCI official told InsideSport, “There is no such fear. We will follow the protocols laid down by the Union Health Ministry as well as the State Governments. Masks are still mandatory across India, even though people are not following it. But yes, players, support staff, franchise staff, and ground staff have all been advised to follow health and safety protocols.”
Crisis on IPL: BCCI has made it mandatory for the players to have a minimum 7-day quarantine period
Unlike ICC, BCCI has not revised its COVID-19 policy. While ICC allows positive players to participate as well. BCCI has made it mandatory for the players to have a minimum quarantine period of 7 days. The players will be kept in isolation till they test negative thrice. This rule will also apply to close contacts.
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Crisis on IPL: The whole team and family members will be tested again for Covid
The BCCI has also instructed the family members of the players to be careful and not to step out without a mask. The player found positive will be taken to a separate isolation room. The entire team and family members will be tested for Covid again. However, the match will go ahead without any problems. Furthermore, instant contacts will not occur in isolation.
As a precautionary measure players will have to follow all covid protocols like masks, limited interactions, etc.
He further said, “There is nothing to panic about. Everyone has been vaccinated and their boosters have also been installed. But as a precautionary measure, the players will have to follow all the Covid protocols like wearing masks, limited interaction, etc. Yes, ICC has given permission to the players but we still feel that precaution is necessary in this case. So players will not play with positive tests.
