IPL Franchises seek clarity on travel of family members, SOP from BCCI

The IPL was slated to be played in March-May, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. And now, it will be played from September 19-November 10 in the UAE.

Hyderabad: The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have sought a written clarification from the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the travel of family members to UAE and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) ahead of the 13th edition of IPL.

IPL in UAE

The IPL was slated to be played in March-May, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. And now, it will be played from September 19-November 10 in the UAE.

Players with team

Players with Family

Players with Family

"Some of the Franchises have shortlisted top hotels (mostly Dubai) and for travel, Charted flights are being booked and we are likely to travel to UAE after August 20," multiple franchise sources told media.

IPL

"Players and support staff have been informed of tentative plans and dates. But we seek clarity on the travel of family members as few franchises are worried as it won't be safe and they want written clarification from BCCI. We are looking to stay in Dubai and will fly after August 20," the source added.

BCCI

Earlier in the IPL's GC meeting the comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) was discussed including the agencies to execute and deliver a bio-secure environment for the safe and successful conduct of IPL 2020 Season.

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