The BCCI spoke with the relevant authorities in the UAE to successfully negotiate the issue, which had created a cloud of uncertainty over the availability of some of the star players for the first match of IPL 2020.
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The development comes after an Aussie cricketer had written a letter to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly requesting him to reduce the self-isolation period.
England and Australia got done with their bilateral series last night and will touch down in the UAE late on Thursday night (UAE time). The veteran BCCI official added that all the players will undergo RT-PCR tests both before boarding and upon landing.
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The news brought smiles back on the faces of franchise officials, who can now enjoy the services of their key overseas picks from the start of the tournament.
The only IPL franchise which was unaffected by the mandatory six-day quarantine period was the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have their first game on September 23rd.
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