The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League will likely be devoid of any physical media presence due to the strict health safety protocols put in place in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI mentioned on Friday.

It has also been learnt that this would be the first edition through which franchises wouldn’t be required to conduct pre-match press conferences. Nevertheless, there will likely be a mandatory digital media conference after each sport.

“The Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is being held within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to the well being and security issues, media personnel won’t have entry to the stadium to cowl the video games or crew follow classes,” the BCCI said in a media launch.

“Moreover, this yr, owing to the circumstances, there will likely be no new media registrations barring the UAE media,” the Board additional said, which suggests solely shops within the gulf can register for official updates.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recognises the high curiosity within the league and can facilitate digital post-match press conferences after every match to the media,” it added.

The scribes currently registered with the BCCI will continue to obtain press releases and common updates earlier than and after each match. These press releases will comprise particulars on procedures to affix the digital post-match press conferences and strategies to ship in questions for the crew representatives throughout match-days.

The BCCI may even present accredited media with 35 photographs per match, a rise from earlier years, all through the event.

“The photographs should be used for editorial purposes and be credited with BCCI/IPL on every platform,” it mentioned in its release.