IPL teams start arriving in UAE

Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have started arriving in the UAE ahead of the tournament's start next month.

Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders are the first to land in the Emirates.

The players who were already tested before departure will now undergo a six-day isolation period as well as further testing over the coming days before they can start training.

#UAE to host the Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL2020) matches from 19 September to 20 November. The eight participating teams are arriving for the big event, where #Dubai is set to host the first and final matches of the Cricket tournament.@DubaiSC pic.twitter.com/bwSVSojedH

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 21, 2020

The other teams - Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals are expected to land over the weekend.

The Twenty20 event which runs from September 19 to November 10 will be played at venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.