New Delhi: In wake of the alarming coronavirus pandemic, Cricket Association of Bengal ( CAB ) has taken a noble initiative by way of providing medical insurance cover to help the state cricketers if at all they get infected by the novel virus. The measure taken by the state cricket board in interest of the players was announced by CAB president Avishek Dalmiya on Sunday.
“We are with our players, scorers and umpires as the world is witnessing COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak. Our insurance policies cover hospital expenses arising out of COVID -19 for over 3200 individuals including cricketers who are playing first and second division tournaments.
It would also cover women players playing for Bengal and ex-cricketers who represented Bengal Senior Men’s Team. Therefore, there is no reason for them to panic. However, it is always advisable to take adequate preventive measures to stop spreading of the virus as per Guidelines of Government. Wishing our players and match officials safe times ahead.”, said Avishek Dalmiya.
Though the CAB Office was earlier closed till 21st of March 2020, sanitisers were used and thermal screening done at the Gates to those who entered premises.
However, now in view of the new order of the Government of West Bengal regarding ‘Complete Safety Restrictions' , the Cricket Association of Bengal have decided to close its office for another week .