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XtraTime Web Desk: As the Indian Cricket team is preparing to train outdoors after two long months due to the nationwide lockdown after COVID-19 outbreak, there is a big doubt that senior cricketers like skipper Virat Kohli & vice-captain Rohit Sharma may not join them. As per reports the BCCI, might allow its cricketers to return to training by next week after the Indian Government has announced easing down of nationwide restrictions. But Kohli, and Rohit, who stay in the pandemic-stricken Mumbai, might still have to stay inside their homes, as tough restrictions are still expected to remain in the city.

Speaking in an interview to news agency AFP, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said: “For players like Kohli and Rohit, the restrictions are there in Mumbai and might stay.”

Speaking in an interview to news agency AFP, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said: “For players like Kohli and Rohit, the restrictions are there in Mumbai and might stay.”

The BCCI official further added that after the easing down of lockdown, the players might return for “some skill-based training” outdoors in several parts of the country.

He further added that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore is being prepared to carry out the post-lockdown plan for the players, so that it can be adapted according to the restrictions in place.

“As of now we are working, given the lockdown restrictions, through apps and online modes. The coaches and support staff are regularly in touch with the players,” said Dhumal. “Everybody would be keen to hit the ground and the idea is whenever we are ready for cricket to resume, they (the players) are able to give their 100 percent.”

India are scheduled to play a series against Sri Lanka, but it is expected to be called off.