IPL 2021: Hopefully we can maintain strong bio-secure environment in UAE, says RCB skipper Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to "end up here early" for the IPL after the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a "secure" bio-bubble in the league to tackle the "uncertain" times.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli hopes for a “secure" bio-bubble in the UAE leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to tackle the "uncertain" Covid-19 times. Kohli further said it is unfortunate to end up here early for the IPL after a Covid-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England. Bold Diaries: Virat Kohli & Mohammed Siraj join RCB“The replacement players have great skillsets, especially in these conditions. Excited to see them with the whole group & to resume a very good season that we started last time around,” says captain Kohli.#PlayBold #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/VvqKN3qhLo Kohli arrived in Dubai on Sunday (12 September) after the fifth and final Test between India and England was called off. Notably, The Indian team decided not to take the field at Old Trafford, which led to the cancellation and eventual postponement of the Manchester Test.