Delhi Capitals request BCCI for COVID-19 vaccination of their Indian gamers

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals on Saturday stated that it has made a request to the BCCI for the COVID-19 vaccination of its gamers forward of the cash-rich event starting on April 9.
With its gamers set to enter bio-secure bubble for the IPL subsequent week, a DC supply informed PTI that the vaccination might begin with the Indian gamers.
“We have spoken to the BCCI which in turn is in talks with the Union Health Ministry, especially now that the Olympic-bound athletes are/will be getting the vaccine,” a DC supply stated.
“The foreign players may not get the nod… they have initiated conversations and for the Indian players to start off with,” he added.
The supply stated the DC gamers will enter the bio-secure bubble on Tuesday.
“So, DC gamers no matter out there will begin quarantine from Tuesday. As of now, will probably be seven days of arduous quarantine earlier than the coaching begins in Mumbai.
He stated the BCCI has not but shared the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) concerning the security measures to be taken in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 instances have been on the rise within the nation with greater than 40,000 new infections being added on Saturday.