The last few days in the IPL 2021 has been horrendous with the breach in BIO – SECURE bubble security norms, which lead to multiple players from the different franchise and staff testing COVID-19 positive.
Today, BCCI confirmed that IPL 2021 stands suspended and even VP of BCCI Rajeev Shukla even went on and said that IPL 2021 done and dusted to an extent. Now the question and cause of concern are more to the foreign nationals, about their future plans and all.
Cricket South Africa has clarified that they’ll be bringing back their players from India and they’re arranging efforts to eventually get their players back. In 5 back to back tweet threads on Twitter, Cricket South Africa issued a statement regarding the issue.
(1/5) Cricket South Africa (CSA) has noted the postponement of the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to COVID-19 safety reasons. pic.twitter.com/Ir5bYPeZdw
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) May 4, 2021
They’re making efforts to fly back their staff and players.
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(2/5) CSA supports the decision to put the health and safety interests of all involved in the tournament first and foremost and has made contact with all of the relevant franchises to ensure the expedited travel of all South African players and support staff back to our shores.
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) May 4, 2021
The players and the staff that travels back will be under quarantined when they’ll reach back South Africa. These are the common, basic constraints according to WHO for curbing COVID-19.
(3/5) Those travelling back to South Africa will undergo home quarantine in line with the current World Health Organization recommendations.
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) May 4, 2021
CSA also says that they’re in constant contact with their players and staff.
(4/5) CSA and the South African Cricketers Association (SACA) are in contact with all players and are assured of their safety and comfort in their respective locations.
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) May 4, 2021
CSA also thanked BCCI and the people of India for organising a tournament at drastic times to provide entertainment.
(5/5) CSA wishes to extend its well wishes and support to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the people of India and thank the BCCI for keeping our players safe during this challenging time.
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) May 4, 2021
A lot of South African players such as AB de Villiers, David Miller, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, etc are currently quarantined as per the breach protocols.
