Balls hit for 6 to be replaced & sanitised in IPL 2021: BCCI

Aug. 10: The BCCI has set new protocols for the remaining season of the IPL 2021 which will be held in UAE on September 19, 2021. As per the circular released by the BCCI, the balls being hit for a six will be replaced and sanitised by the fourth umpire.

The BCCI circular stated: “If the cricket ball goes in the stands or outside the stadium, the fourth umpire will provide a replacement from the library of cricket balls. The previous ball when returned will be sanitized with alcohol-based wipes and/or UV-C by the fourth umpire and placed in the library.”

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As per the new study, balls carry a low risk of carrying COVID-19 infection. Thus the BCCI is leaving no scope of errors and has undertaken this protocol. The health and safety protocols have been sent to all franchises ahead of the IPL 2021.

Players and support staffs will have to undergo a mandatory six days of isolation along with three negative tests to enter the IPL 2021 bubble.