IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings' quarantine gets extended, to train from September 1

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squ touched base in Dubai on August 21 for upcoming Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season. However, ir players are yet to begin training sessions in United Arab Emirates (UAE) because of mandatory six-day quarantine period put in place by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL 2020 governing council. While CSK players and coaching staff were scheduled to begin training on Friday, August 28, it appears y have extended ir quarantine period beyond mandated six days.

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IPL 2020: CSK quarantine extended by four days

According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, CSK franchise has extended quarantine period for ir players. However, re has been official anuncement me by team manment yet. report indicates CSK will begin ir training by September 1 and CSK Chief Executive Officer Kasi Viswanathan has t responded to reporters about latest development yet.

Meanwhile, most IPL 2020 franchises have alrey begun ir training campaigns. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, who set up camp at hotels in Abu Dhabi have received permission to begin training from Indian board even though city’s protocols require a 14-day quarantine period. extended CSK quarantine means that MS Dhoni-led franchise is likely to become last team to start ir training sessions.

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However, several CSK players like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayu alrey trained for six days at M. A. Chidambaram Stium earlier this month. training was held between August 15 and 20 which was also attended by CSK bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji.

IPL 2020: CSK training concludes before players depart for UAE

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni chasing glory in CSK colours

IPL 2020 season is scheduled to be played between September 19 and vember 10 across three UAE venues. MS Dhoni, who has been on a sabbatical from competitive cricket since July 2019, is all set to make a return to field as CSK captain. Earlier this month, he anunced his retirement from international cricket. upcoming IPL 2020 season will be MS Dhoni’s first-ever appearance for CSK as a ‘former' Team India cricketer.

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