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BCCI reassures IPL teams about complete safety within the bio-bubble
The BCCI has assured the eight participating teams in the ongoing IPL that they are not just playing to win this time, but for something ‘much more important that is humanity.
Reassuring the franchises, BCCI has mentioned that everyone’s safety was the priority, to be maintained by the cricket ruling board in India and simultaneously, the organization has also confirmed that the tournament will carry on despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic in India. Another important announcement that has been made by BCCI is that the IPL is ‘strengthening’ the bio-secure bubble for the rest of the competition that is scheduled to end on May 30.
With India registering a record number of positive cases over the past 10 days, there has been a lot of apprehension both inside the IPL bubble as well outside about carrying on with the tournament. With countries barring travelers from India, overseas players from different teams have opted to return home with many more questioning how they will get back once their tournament was over.
On Tuesday, the BCCI's interim chief executive officer Hemang Amin sent out an email to the teams reassuring their safety as well as elaborating on the precautionary moves being taken to keep the IPL bubble intact.
“I write to you at a time when India faces unprecedented challenges stretching its healthcare and spirit,” Amin said in the email, accessed by ESPNcricinfo.
“As we commenced the second leg, we understand that there are few apprehensions and concerns regarding the general situation in India and the withdrawals of certain cricketers. We completely respect the decision taken by the players and extend our support to them in every way. At the same time, we would also assure you that you are totally safe within the bubble.”
