Players Can Restart Skill-Based Training After Ease In Restrictions: BCCI

As the COVID-19 lockdown enters its fourth phase, BCCI is looking for options to see if team India players can start outdoor training.

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New Delhi: BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal on Thursday told PTI that the India cricket team top-players might possibly start skill-based outdoor training after May 18. As the nationwide-lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of deadly coronavirus, enters its fourth phase, the BCCI is looking for options to see if team India players can start outdoor training. "Yes, the BCCI is exploring options to see how our players can start their skill-based outdoor training provided there are favourable guidelines from central government post May 18," Dhumal said. Asked to elaborate, Dhumal said: "Since players can't travel, we are looking at options to see if they can start their skills training (net sessions) at grounds near their residences. The BCCI is in constant touch with the government." "We have a roadmap in place for the players in the post lockdown phase." "They have been using the app for their training purposes. All the senior India players and support staff have that app," Dhumal said. The treasurer also said BCCI will wait for full normalcy to organise any camps. "The health and safety of our players is paramount. We will not have any camps till the travel restrictions are in place," the treasurer added. Asked if players will be asked to undergo COVID-19 tests, he said: "All our players are at home from first day, practising social distancing norms. They are not in camps." "If there is a specific directive that Arogya Setu App needs to be downloaded, then obviously we will follow the instructions. "For the time being skill-based training for players is our priority," he said.