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Players not allowed loo breaks during training, can't give even cap to umpire: ICC guidelines

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Press Trust of India Dubai
Last Updated : May 22 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

There will neither be loo breaks during training nor the players will be allowed to hand over their caps or sunglasses to the on-field umpires as international cricketers will be required to let go of some of their intrinsic habits when play resumes in the post-COVID-19 world.

In its "back to cricket" guidelines issued for resumption of the game, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has effectively barred players from handing over their personal equipments (cap, towel, sunglasses, jumpers) to the umpire or his teammates as part of maintaining social distance.

"Players and umpires should maintain social distancing on the cricket field and that includes no handing over of player items (cap, towels, sunglasses, jumpers) to the umpire or teammates," read the ICC playing guidelines.

However there was no clarity on who will keep the players' items?

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First Published: May 22 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

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