CSA supports BCCI’s decision of putting health and safety interests above everything else

On Tuesday, BCCI’s Indian Premier League Governing Council came up with a unanimous decision to suspend the 2021 edition of the tournament indefinitely with immediate effect. This decision came after a number of personnel within a few franchises tested positive for CoVID-19. The Indian sub-continent is currently battling the second wave of the virus outbreak. 

The Board has assured all participants that they will have "secure and safe passage" to their respective homes, with the health and safety of all members involved being their highest priority.

Cricket South Africa comes out in support of their Indian counterparts decision 

"CSA supports the decision to put the health and safety interests of all involved in the tournament first and foremost and has made contact with all of the relevant franchises to ensure the expedited travel of all South African players and support staff back to our shores," CSA said in a statement.

South African players who participated in the IPL 2021 will be subjected to mandatory quarantine in accordance with World Health Organization standards upon arrival. The press release also stated that key CSA and SACA organisations have been in constant touch with their contingent of players. 

"Those travelling back to South Africa will undergo home quarantine in line with the current World Health Organization recommendations. CSA and the South African Cricketers Association (SACA) are in contact with all players and are assured of their safety and comfort in their respective locations,” stated the release.

CSA took the opportunity to thank the BCCI and the people of India for keeping their “players safe during this challenging time.”

"CSA wishes to extend its good wishes and support to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the people of India and thank the BCCI for keeping our players safe during this challenging time," the press release concluded.