BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal recently said to PTI on Thursday that top cricketers can start skill-based outdoor training after May 18 when restrictions will be eased in the fourth phase of the national lockdown. His comments came while talking about a roadmap how to resume the sport after the global pandemic novel coronavirus.

However, amid this crunch time, all top athletes have been doing workouts and some exercises to keep themselves fit in the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will enter its fourth phase from 18 May.

"Yes, the BCCI is exploring options to see how our players can start their skill-based outdoor training provided there are favourable guidelines from central government post May 18," Dhumal said. "Since players can't travel, we are looking at options to see if they can start their skills training (net sessions) at grounds near their residences. The BCCI is in constant touch with the government. We have a roadmap in place for the players in the post lockdown phase."

However, it is expected that even if the players train at local grounds, net sessions mean it is needed a batsman and three net bowlers as well. Currently, all the Indian players have been following customised fitness drill charts which have been given by their trainer Nick Webb.

Among the top India players, apart from Mohammed Shami, who has a full-sized cricket ground in his native Sahaspur village in Uttar Pradesh, is doing workouts at home only since they have been locked in metro cities. Dhumal also said that there is a customised app for players and support staff which has been provided by the BCCI to help them in their training.

"They have been using the app for their training purposes. All the senior India players and support staff have that app. The health and safety of our players is paramount. We will not have any camps till the travel restrictions are in place," the treasurer added.

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