Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hitter AB de Villiers described his first training session as “really good” as he kept all his basics in place.
The 2020 IPL will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 10 at three venues: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Upon landing in the United Arab Emirates, de Villiers quarantined himself for six days, and after returning three negative COVID tests, the player went to the middle to train alongside the RCB squad.
“It was very good, nice to be there, the wicket was a bit sticky, so it was a big challenge, in fact, if I could do it my way, I would have wanted my first network session to be like that only after a long time. “De Villiers said in a video posted on RCB’s official Twitter account.
“I kept my basics in place, I watched the ball closely, I made some good shots at the end and it was nice,” he added.
On Saturday, the Cricket Control Board in India (BCCI) confirmed that 13 staff members, including two players, tested positive for COVID-19.
However, the board did not specify which team has how many confirmed cases. The identities of the players and staff were also not disclosed.
“13 staff members have tested positive, of which 2 are players. All affected personnel, as well as their close contacts, are asymptomatic and have been isolated from other team members. They are being monitored by the IPL medical team, ”the BCCI said in an official statement.
All players and team personnel must undergo a six-day quarantine period after landing in the United Arab Emirates and all must be tested for COVID-19 three times.
Once they all test negative for COVID-19, players can start training in the UAE with their teammates.
The final match of the 2020 edition is scheduled to be played on a weekday, that is, on Tuesday, for the first time in the history of the T20 tournament.
This time, the afternoon and evening games will be played half an hour earlier than usual.
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