The Indian Premier League (IPL) starts off on September 19 but for Australian and English players, the wait to participate in the T20 league is likely to last a few more days. A large number players who would be a part of the England vs Australia bilateral series – concluding on September 16 – would need to follow the quarantine procedures set by the UAE government and the BCCI before being allowed to feature for their respective franchises in the IPL. A report in ESPNCricinfo states that despite moving from one bubble to another, the players are unlikely to be given an exception as far as the COVID-19 Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) are concerned. As per the UAE government's policies, the person arriving in the country would need to undergo a week-long quarantine and undergo testing both before departure and after arrival. When it comes to the initial SOPs set by the BCCI for the IPL Season 13, each player will be tested thrice after reaching the Middle East - on days 1,