The BCCI has not planned to organize training camps for its contracted players despite the approval to open the sports complex and stadium. According to the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs released on Sunday, sports complexes and stadiums can be opened during the extended lockdown till May 31, but spectators will not be allowed to come. However, with the opening of the stadium, players can start personal training only.
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Contract players will not be able to participate: BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal said in a press release issued late on Monday, "Keeping in mind the restrictions on air travel and movement of people till 31 May, BCCI is providing skill-set for its contracted players. Based training will wait more before organizing the camp. However, as PTI quoted Dhumal, training locally Is being arranged.
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Player safety is paramount: Dhumal said, "In the meantime, the BCCI will study the guidelines at the state level and work with the state cricket associations to organize a program for skill-based training at the local level." He said, "BCCI officials will continue their dialogue with the team management and after the situation improves, they will prepare an appropriate plan for the entire team." He said that the safety of the players was paramount for the board.
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No haste in any decision: The board has reiterated that the safety and well-being of its athletes and support staff is paramount and will not rush into any decision that may impede or jeopardize India's efforts to stop the spread of the virus. More than 3,000 people have died in Corona epidemic in India and more than 96,000 people have been infected by it. Talking about the world, the global death toll due to infection has crossed 3.15 lakh and the number of infected is more than 47 lakh.
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