The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have an effect on the presence of ICC Elite panel umpires in the IPL. Though the Indian cricket board was keen on roping in the services of more umpires from ICC's Elite panel but only three overseas Elite umpires have agreed. As for the Elite panel of match referees, only Javagal Srinath is present. The Indian cricket board usually hires around six foreign Elite umpires during an IPL season. "BCCI had approached quite a few Elite umpires but they have rejected the offer. For instance, Kumar Dharmasena, who has been a regular in IPL over the years, has categorically said no to BCCI. He said he would be busy with cricket in Sri Lanka," a source said.