India players guaranteed hospital beds, immediate return home in case of Omicron crisis in South Africa

India tour of South Africa: Cricket South Africa have made arrangements to ensure hospital beds for the touring party and no-obligation exit in case the Covid situation worsens in the country over the course of the 3-Test and 3-match ODI series.

Cricket South Africa have gone the extra mile to ensure the safety of India players and support staff during the much-anticipated Test and ODI series, starting December 26. With plenty riding on the home series, CSA have come up with meticulous plans to ensure the series doesn't get called-off midway amid fears over the new Covid variant, Omicron that was discovered in the region.

India travelled to Johannesburg from Mumbai in a chartered plane and have been staying at the African Pride Irene Country Lodge. Not only have South Africa given up on their preferred accommodation, CSA have said that the visiting team members will have no contact with the public whenever they travel from their hotel to the grounds for training, according to News24. They will also take a chartered plane to Cape Town for the 3rd Test, which will be held from January 11.