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Rajasthan Royals were the first ones to reach UAE for IPL 2020. Restricted to their rooms for six days, players who have landed in the UAE for the IPL, spent their opening day talking to each other through 'balconies' besides following a fitness plan handed out by the teams' trainers. (Source: Rajasthan Royals Twitter)
Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab players arrived in Dubai on Thursday evening while Kolkata Knight Riders landed in Abu Dhabi in the night. (Source: KKR Twitter)
Mumbai Indians during their flight to UAE. As per the BCCI SOP, testing will be done on day 1, 3 and 6 and after that teams can start training for the league, beginning September 19. (Source: Mumbai Indians Twitter)
While Royals' squad completed its day 1 testing as per BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) at the airport itself, KXIP went for a repeat test on Friday. (Source: KXIP Twitter)
MS Dhoni ahead of CSK's flight for IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians left for UAE on Friday. (Source: Chennai Super Kings Twitter)
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey arrived at Dubai airport on Friday morning. Since no one is allowed to step out of the room in the six-day isolation period, players made full use of their dedicated balconies to speak to each other but following all social distancing guidelines. The Royals have demarcated the outdoor area which a player cannot use if his next door teammate too is outside.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene arrived in Dubai on Friday morning. Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad players will leave India over the weekend.
Delhi Capitals player Shreyas Iyer adhering to health protocols upon arriving in UAE.
Shikhar Dhawan pays attention to a health official after arriving with his Delhi Capitals team in UAE.
Delhi Capitals players Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan and Ainkya Rahane after arriving in UAE for IPL 2020.
