Lisa Sthalekar said players will not be the only ones whose mental health could suffer from living in bio-secure bubbles for long periods of time.
The former Australia all-rounder is due to return home from the UAE on Thursday after four and a half weeks as an IPL commentator.
She was grateful to be on duty for the competition, but said the time spent sealed off from normal life had taken its toll.
“Sanity has to prevail at the end, and there is only so much you can ask people to do and forego for the competition,” Sthalekar said. “I was grateful, like I’m sure everyone is, that the IPL was back on everyone’s agenda.
“The bio-bubble is tough, really tough, and I have real concerns for the players going from one bio-bubble to the next.
“I think it is going to test everybody’s mental health. I hope everyone puts things in place to ensure [their well-being].
“Also the crew. People forget that there are 100 people who help televise one game on that ground. They are living in bubbles themselves, and the ground staff are.
“Everybody has gone to great lengths to get this IPL on, and we are all very grateful of it.
"Let’s hope we can find a vaccine and get back to normal life.”
Sthalekar spent the majority of her time in the UAE as part of the commentary team in Abu Dhabi for the IPL.
She spent the past three days coaching at the new Rajasthan Royals Academy in Dubai, in her role as the franchise's youth development consultant.
She is now heading back to commentate on the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia, and she said she saw talented players she would be happy to take with her.
“There is a couple of really good players I would like to scoop up and take back with me," she said. “There are four or five who have some real skill.
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Shane Warne leads coaching clinic at Rajasthan Royals Dubai Academy
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“I was speaking to one of the players and she was saying, ‘This camp was like nothing we have ever had before’.
“They probably have heard it before, but maybe from the same coaches.
"So every now and then, having an influx of a different voice or opinion can have an impact.
“I’m really glad they have got a lot out of it.”
Shane Warne, Rajasthan Royals' ambassador, was also present at the franchise's new academy, and he was impressed by the facilities on show at The Sevens, Dubai.
“To see how much it has grown, the state of it is first class,” Warne said.
“It is a bit different to how everything was 30 years ago in the late ’80s, when I first started out, how everything has progressed.”
Rajasthan Royals Academy will have a free open session from noon to 2pm on Saturday, October 17 at The Sevens.
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Important questions to consider
1. Where on the plane does my pet travel?
There are different types of travel available for pets:
- Manifest cargo
- Excess luggage in the hold
- Excess luggage in the cabin
Each option is safe. The feasibility of each option is based on the size and breed of your pet, the airline they are traveling on and country they are travelling to.
2. What is the difference between my pet traveling as manifest cargo or as excess luggage?
If traveling as manifest cargo, your pet is traveling in the front hold of the plane and can travel with or without you being on the same plane. The cost of your pets travel is based on volumetric weight, in other words, the size of their travel crate.
If traveling as excess luggage, your pet will be in the rear hold of the plane and must be traveling under the ticket of a human passenger. The cost of your pets travel is based on the actual (combined) weight of your pet in their crate.
3. What happens when my pet arrives in the country they are traveling to?
As soon as the flight arrives, your pet will be taken from the plane straight to the airport terminal.
If your pet is traveling as excess luggage, they will taken to the oversized luggage area in the arrival hall. Once you clear passport control, you will be able to collect them at the same time as your normal luggage. As you exit the airport via the ‘something to declare’ customs channel you will be asked to present your pets travel paperwork to the customs official and / or the vet on duty.
If your pet is traveling as manifest cargo, they will be taken to the Animal Reception Centre. There, their documentation will be reviewed by the staff of the ARC to ensure all is in order. At the same time, relevant customs formalities will be completed by staff based at the arriving airport.
4. How long does the travel paperwork and other travel preparations take?
This depends entirely on the location that your pet is traveling to. Your pet relocation compnay will provide you with an accurate timeline of how long the relevant preparations will take and at what point in the process the various steps must be taken.
In some cases they can get your pet ‘travel ready’ in a few days. In others it can be up to six months or more.
5. What vaccinations does my pet need to travel?
Regardless of where your pet is traveling, they will need certain vaccinations. The exact vaccinations they need are entirely dependent on the location they are traveling to. The one vaccination that is mandatory for every country your pet may travel to is a rabies vaccination.
Other vaccinations may also be necessary. These will be advised to you as relevant. In every situation, it is essential to keep your vaccinations current and to not miss a due date, even by one day. To do so could severely hinder your pets travel plans.
Source: Pawsome Pets UAE
Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
- Join parent networks
- Look beyond school fees
- Keep an open mind
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Manchester United 50 appearances, 5 goals
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