IPL 2020: Shane Watson Sets Off To Join CSK For Another "Exciting IPL"
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Shane Watson will be joining the team in the UAE amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Shane Watson shared a picture on Instagram as he is on his way to UAE for IPL 2020.© Instagram
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Shane Watson shared a picture on Instagram as he left for UAE
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The CSK squad is scheduled to leave for the UAE on August 21
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This year's Indian Premier League will begin from September 19
On my way to another exciting @iplt20 with @chennaiipl. This world is very different nowadays but we all have to do our part to stay safe and look after each other. #superexcited #newexperienceA post shared by Shane Watson (@srwatson33) on
The CSK squad is currently training in Chennai as they look forward to this year's IPL.
Earlier on Tuesday, Kings XI Punjab became the first team to leave for UAE to participate in the cash-rich league. KL Rahul and Mohammed Shami took to Instagram to share photos with the team from their flight.
Rajasthan Royals also left on Tuesday and their players were seen wearing PPE kits while arriving at the airport for their flight.
The IPL was scheduled to begin from March 29 but got postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to move out the IPL to the UAE for this year.
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The tournament will be 53 days long beginning from September 19 and will end with the final being played on November 10. All players will be staying in a bio-secure bubble for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League.
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