Kane Williamson and co will receive NOC for IPL
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|| CF Correspondent ||
New Zealand Cricket Board will issue no objection certificate to all IPL bound players but warned’’ due diligence" on health safety protocols will have to be done by the players themselves.
‘’Regarding the IPL, NZC will be issuing NOCs to the relevant players and it's up to them to decide," NZC spokesperson Richard Boock was quoted in PTI.
"Well, yes, the issuing of NOCs is considered on a case-by-case basis and it's rare that they are ever refused. However, the due diligence is something for the respective players to shoulder - although we are happy to pass on as much info as we can to assist in these matters," Boock added.
NZC is in constant contact with the players and telling them about health safety protocols and latest COVID-19 related developments, the onus will be on the six individuals to do due diligence.
The six New Zealand players who are set to play in the IPL are Jimmy Neesham (Kings XI Punjab), Lockie Ferguson (Kolkata Knight Riders), Mitchell McClenaghan and Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians), Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings).
In the support staff group, former New Zealand players who are in IPL franchises roster are Stephen Fleming (head coach CSK), Shane Bond (bowling coach MI), and Mike Hesson (RCB head coach) among others.
Danny Morrison and Simon Doull are in the commentary panel. New Zealand A's tour of India cancelled: Boock also confirmed that New Zealand A team's tour of India has been canceled.
