Players required to sign SOP guidelines prepared by BCCI before resuming training

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On Sunday, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to the state associations for the resumption of the game amid the COVID-19 situation outbreak in the country. However, the players will have to sign consent forms before starting their training.

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In the 100-page SOP, accessed by IANS, the BCCI has covered all the topics while resuming their training, ground and practice facilities preparation while keeping the pandemic in mind. Alongside this, gymnasium protocols, physiotherapy and medical protocols and protocols to manage the suspected COVID-19 case there as well.

“The BCCI as the governing body for the sport of cricket in India is responsible for ensuring that appropriate protocols are put in place to protect the health and safety of players, staff and all stakeholders. Covid-19, an infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs, poses a serious threat to the health of individuals as is evident from its spread to almost all countries around the world with more than 17.5 million infections and over 0.6 million deaths as on 1st August 2020. As the world grapples with Covid-19, cricketing activity has come to a standstill and players confined to the four walls within their homes,” it shared.

“It is said that cricket is a religion in India and the fanfare and fervour that cricket commands are far greater than any other sport or event in the country. Besides, it also helps generate tremendous revenue and employs players and staff across 38 State teams, both in the men and women category. BCCI is responsible for ensuring the resumption of cricketing activity in India to help secure employment of all its workforce and also provide a source of entertainment to the fans at the earliest,” it further added.

“However, the BCCI is concerned about the high infectivity rate of SARS CoV-2 and in the interest of health and safety of all players, staff and stakeholders, the BCCI would not like to compromise on the preventive measures by resuming too soon,” the SOP again read.

“The purpose of these protocols is to ensure the safe resumption of cricket activities and the below guidelines may be amended from time to time as may be required depending on the existing Covid-19 situation in the country and the guidelines issued by the Government of India at appropriate times. These guidelines have been prepared by the BCCI Medical Team,” it further read.

“All BCCI affiliated State Cricket Associations will adhere to these guidelines and take additional measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection. Approvals must also be sought from local administration and health authorities before commencing any cricket activity. The health and safety of players, staff and stakeholders will be the sole responsibility of respective State Cricket Associations,” it concluded.

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