ICC proposes 14-day isolation

● The International Cricket Council has recommended having a pre-match isolation training camp that will involve temperature checks and Covid-19 testing at least 14 days prior to travel amidst other measuers to help the sport return around the world.

Dubai, May 22: The ICC on Friday recommended a slew of radical measures, including the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day prematch isolation training camp as the cricket body plotted its return from the Coronavirus hiatus.

As member nations ease restrictions imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at getting the sport up and running around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

Among the guidelines, the ICC has recommended the appointment of a chief medical or a bio-safety officer to ensure all the respective government guidelines are followed as players return to training.

The sport’s governing body recommended having a pre-match isolation training camp that will involve temperature checks and Covid-19 testing at least 14 days prior to travel.

“Consider appointing a Chief Medical Officer and/or Biosafety Official who will be responsible for implementing government regulations and the biosafety plan to resume training and competition,” the ICC said in one of the pointers.

Another point was, “Consider the need for a pre-match isolation training camp with health, temperature checks and Covid-19 testing — e.g. at least 14 days prior to travel to ensure the team is Covid-19 free,” ICC added.

The ICC has also asked for the formulation of an adequate testing plan during practice and match situation.

It has stated that players should not be handing over caps, towels, jumpers etc. to the umpires between overs.