Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity G Zinta, who is in the UAE to cheer for her team from the stands, took to Instagram to share a video of her taking what seemingly is her 20th COVID-19 test and remarked that she feels like a ‘Covid test queen’.
With the 13th season of the IPL being held amidst a raging pandemic, there are a plethora of protocols that have to be followed by the players as well as the team owners and staff to defend themselves against COVID-19.
Since landing in Dubai, Preity has been sharing regular videos that have provided valuable insights into the life inside the IPL Bio Bubble, owing to which any major coronavirus-related hiccups have been avoided so far.
Describing her life in the bubble, Preity wrote: “Everyone asks me what does it mean being in the IPL team bio bubble. Well! It starts with a 6 day quarantine, covid tests every 3-4 days and no going out – only ur room, designated KXIP restaurant & gym & of course the stadium in ur car. The drivers, chefs etc are also in the bio bubble & quarantined so No food from outside & no people interaction.”
The actor, who is a livewire cheering from the stands, remarked, ” It’s tough if ur a free bird like me but then it’s 2020 & one must appreciate that #IPL is actually happening in the middle of a pandemic.”
Lauding the authorities, she added, “I must thank #BCCI, the staff of KXIP & @sofiteldubaipalm for all their efforts in keep us safe & productive.”
Her team Kings XI Punjab had a shaky start with six losses in their first seven IPL games. However, the KL Rahul-led side have managed to turn their season around with three wins on the trot and will face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
