New Delhi: While the control board for cricket in India (BCCI) has opened the door for fans in the second half of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the UAE, there are certain guidelines that need to be followed while watching the match in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with Covid-19 eyes.
According to the rules – also shared with eight franchises – fans going to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium do not need to get a 48 hour PCR test before entering the stands, but will require evidence of double Covid-19 vaccination.
Fans must also follow all social regulations and wore masks at any time.
Only those under the age of 12 were released from carrying evidence of vaccination.
Fans have also been asked to download tickets on mobile devices to help scan at the gate.
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The dream would come true with the second phase of the 14th edition starting with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians Mumbai matched in Dubai on Sunday, but forgiveness a little differently in Sharjah when it comes to fans allowing to enter the stadium.
The minimum age needed to enter the Cricket Sharjah Stadium is 16+ years.
While vaccination reports are needed, fans also need to bring the results of PCR tests that apply to no more than 48 hours before entering the venue.
The green status on the Al Hosn application is a must for those who want to watch the match.
At the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi, once again, fans above 16 must bring evidence of vaccination and the PCR test results that apply no more than 48 hours before entering the venue.
Those who are in the 12-15 age bracket do not need proof of vaccination but must bring a PCR test report.
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It is under 12 must be accompanied by adults above 21.
Wearing a mask at any time is obliged to maintain social distance regulations.
The organizers will also implement temperature checks on arrival and most importantly, once fans come out of the stadium gate, they cannot re-enter.
The second half of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League kickstarts with defending champions Mumbai Indian took Chennai Super Kings at Dubai’s Cricket International Stadium on Sunday.