Hours after the IPL 2021 got suspended by the BCCI, Cricket South Africa has shared a tweet stretching out their full help to South African players and support staffs. The CSA also informed that the Proteas contingent will have to undergo home quarantine in line with the current situation, as per the recommendations by World Health Organization, after they return to South Africa. They are in contact with the players and support staffs. They are assured of their safety and comfort in their respective locations.
“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,” CSA said in an official statement.
(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
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 4, 2021
(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.
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 4, 2021
Previously Cricket SA’s Director of Cricket Graeme Smith stated that “We’ve offered support to the players and made ourselves available to them should there be any concerns.”
The BCCI had to suspend the tournament due to the immediate affect of COVID-19. They mentioned that “will do everything in its power to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all the participants in IPL 2021.”
