IPL has most secure bio-bubble however COVID-19 state of affairs exterior is grim: Ricky Ponting
2 min read The IPL has created the “safest” bio-hub for its members however Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting says he’s additionally effectively conscious of the “grim” COVID-19 state of affairs exterior the bubble in India and infrequently discusses it along with his gamers.
The Australian nice, whereas admitting that IPL generally is a welcome distraction in these robust occasions, stated that COVID-19 has dominated the conversations inside his workforce.
“This IPL, probably more than any other, has become more about what’s happening on the outside rather than what’s happening here. We are probably the safest people in the country probably because of the bubbles we are in,” Ponting advised the DC ‘YouTube’ channel.
“Continually, I’m asking the boys on the breakfast as to what’s occurring on the surface and if their households are secure, joyful? That’s actually an necessary factor.
“I think IPL in a situation that the country is in, cricket can bring a lot of joy to people,” he added.
However, there isn’t a denying that state of affair is fairly gloomy in the meanwhile as Ravichandran Ashwin has pulled out of the event, citing the COVID-19 “fight” his household is enduring.
“Here in DC, we are talking about being one big family and it’s important that we are thinking about extended family not just us here because it’s quite grim. Yes, it’s hard for the players to be away from their families and I can’t even imagine putting myself in the situation,” Ponting identified for his straight discuss stated.
He, in actual fact, didn’t identify Ashwin however spoke in regards to the form of psychological state he was in earlier than he left dwelling after the match towards SunRisers Hyderabad.
“Guys living in Chennai, they are actually at home now but can’t see their families. It’s incredibly difficult. The more we can share these experiences, the better off we are,” Ponting had stated after the win towards Mumbai Indians.
“We can keep our fingers crossed and hope people on the outside remain safe. Players can take care of their families on the outside and we can do whatever we can on the inside,” he stated.
