India women and men’s cricket groups are being ferried in charter flights to Mumbai, the place they’ll serve quarantine earlier than departing to England collectively on June 2, additionally in a charter flight.
India ladies Test and ODI captain Mithali Raj and her deputy Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed this on Twitter.
“The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has organised charter flights to ferry both men and women players to Mumbai before we leave for the UK. Considering the distance and individual convenience, players have made their own choice,” tweeted Harmanpreet who can also be the captain of India ladies’s T20 International squad.
The BCCI has organised Charter flights to ferry each women and men players to Mumbai earlier than we go away for the UK. Considering the gap and particular person comfort players have made their very own selection.
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) May 18, 2021
Teammate Mithali additionally confirmed that common RT-PCR exams have been organised at dwelling for players apart from the charter flights.
“Travelling is a challenge in the pandemic but it is reassuring to see elaborate measures by BCCI for our health and safety. A charter airplane to Mumbai and UK and regular RT-PCR Tests at home. #LetsDoThis,” wrote Mithali on her Twitter deal with.
Traveling is a problem in the pandemic however it’s reassuring to see elaborate measures by BCCI for our well being and security. A charter to Mumbai and UK and common RT-PCR Tests at dwelling. #LetsDoThis
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) May 18, 2021
India ladies are scheduled to play one-off Test in Bristol from June 16-19. It can be adopted by three ODIs and three T20 Internationals. The ODIs can be performed in Bristol (June 27), Taunton (June 30) and Worcester (July 3). The T20Is can be performed in Northampton (on July 9), Hove (July 11), and Chelmsford (July 15).
The males’s staff begins its England sojourn with the World Test Championship remaining in Southampton from June 18. They will then play 5 Test matches towards England in August-September.
Some of the players are anticipated to attain on Wednesday whereas others are anticipated to be part of in on May 24.