The rise in the numbers of COVID-19 cases, the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) is thinking of players’ vaccination ahead of the IPL 2021. BCCI vice president, Rajeev Shukla has said that the board will approach the Health Ministry for players’ vaccination.
“In order to cope with this coronavirus rise, I think the only solution is to get vaccinated. BCCI is also thinking on those lines that players should be vaccinated. Nobody knows when coronavirus is going to end and you can’t give a deadline that by this time frame, it will not be there so players can play easily. So, I think now will have to think over that. Vaccination should be done for the players also,” Rajeev Shukla told the media.
When asked about that if BCCI has contacted the Health Ministry regarding the vaccinations, Rajeev said that the Board is still going through the discussion and will definitely get in touch with the ministry for the players’ to get vaccinated.
Earlier on Saturday, as reported, the IPL Governing Council is thinking to shift the matches taking place in Mumbai to some other venue, with Hyderabad and Indore on standby.
Things haven’t been too good with the upcoming IPL 2021, with ground staff at Wankhede Stadium getting tested positive for COVID-19. With the rising cases in Maharashtra, IPL franchise has been a little worried and has crossed fingers with the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League which is all set to undergo from April 9.
“We are keeping a close eye on each venue regarding COVID-19 cases, as of now no decisions has been taken but Indore and Hyderabad are on standby. Will see what to be done, health and safety of players is of utmost importance,” a source from IPL franchise said to media.
As of now, four franchises- Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have set their base in Mumbai.
