Indian legend to lead COVID 19 task force during pandemic

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Former captain of Indian Cricket team and National Cricket Academy chief Rahul Dravid is likely to lead the COVID 19 task force formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI). As per the standard operating programme(SOP) issued by the board other members would be a medical officer, a hygiene officer and BCCI AGM, Cricket Operations.

Rahul Dravid (© IANS)

 

Their responsibilities as stated by the SOP would include communicating “clearly and regularly with players and other stakeholders” and explaining measures being taken to manage risk, and the advice being given to individuals to follow the same. Movements of all the players and staffs should be monitored. “It is advised that CCTV cameras are operational throughout the centre.”

“All the players and staff including administrative staff of NCA shall be tested for COVID-19 (RT-PCR test) to detect the possibility of COVID 19 infection before the resumption of training,” the SOP stated.

“Prior to the commencement of National Cricket Academy, the players shall submit a written undertaking to abide by all the protocols prescribed in this SOP and various Government orders issued from time to time in the context of COVID19 prevention.”

Players will need to sign a consent form before resuming their training at their respective centres declaring their consent and knowledge about all the measures and limitations and risks associated with the training amid the pandemic. They should maintain social distancing and wear N95 masks and are encouraged to wear eyewear in public places as well as during the training.