IPL 2020: Quarantine, safety protocols welcome cricketers on UAE touchdown

Rajasthan Royals were the first ones to reach UAE. Restricted to their rooms for six days, players who have landed in the UAE for the IPL, spent their opening day talking to each other through 'balconies' besides following a fitness plan handed out by the teams' trainers. (Source: Rajasthan Royals Twitter)

Mumbai Indians during their flight to UAE. As per the BCCI SOP, testing will be done on day 1, 3 and 6 and after that teams can start training for the league, beginning September 19. (Source: Mumbai Indians Twitter)

While Royals' squad completed its day 1 testing as per BCCI's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) at the airport itself, KXIP went for a repeat test on Friday. (Source: KXIP Twitter)

MS Dhoni ahead of CSK's flight for IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians left for UAE on Friday. (Source: Chennai Super Kings Twitter)

CSK batting coach Michael Hussey arrived at Dubai airport on Friday morning. Since no one is allowed to step out of the room in the six-day isolation period, players made full use of their dedicated balconies to speak to each other but following all social distancing guidelines. The Royals have demarcated the outdoor area which a player cannot use if his next door teammate too is outside.

Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab players arrived in Dubai on Thursday evening while Kolkata Knight Riders landed in Abu Dhabi in the night. (Source: KKR Twitter)

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene arrived in Dubai on Friday morning. Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad players will leave India over the weekend.

RCB on their way to UAE. Royals pacer Jaydev Unadkat also posted a video on social media, covering his first morning in Dubai. Going by the video, he has an air cycle in his room to keep him in shape and he used the outdoor area for his Yoga session. Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians left for UAE on Friday. (Source: RCB Twitter)

Rohit Sharma's daughter helps him pack for the tournament. (Source: Rohit Instagram)