Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have been following all the mandatory COVID-19 protocols and now they have a new level by introducing a special “smart ring”. The ring is a personal health tracking device to be worn by every member of the team present in Abu Dhabi for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
While the BCCI has already handed teams a Bluetooth-enabled contact tracing device and apart from that the players have also advised to fill in a daily fitness form through a Health App. However, the MI managed has decided to strengthen its safety net with the introduction of the ring.
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Describing the same during a chat with ANI, a source in the know threw light on the way the ring functions. He said, “The ring picks up a person’s vital data — heart rate, heart rate variation, respiratory rate and body temperature among other details — and then flags any irregular trend in advance so that asymptomatic signals can be spotted at the earliest and dealt with. NBA (National Basketball Association) has made use of a similar ring health device.”
Mumbai Indians have been known for the increase in their standard of operational excellence. The players went through the franchise’s mandatory quarantine for 14 days, multiple COVID-19 tests, and they also have had a brief camp in Navi Mumbai.
Describing the same, one of the players said, “We were all covered head to toe, with PPE, mask, face shield, and even 3 pairs of gloves. It was absolutely difficult to recognize the person next to you. Quite an experience, but we realized how necessary it was for our own safety. We have families here and there can’t be a safer place than the Mumbai Indians camp. It showcases how much MI management is invested in the health and safety of its players and staff.”
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Mumbai Indians recently also unveiled a massive 15,000 sq ft Team Room, where the players will be able to enjoy multiple game zones, live band along with their families and support staff. In addition, the team has also created its own 10,000 sq ft gymnasium — away from the hotel gym which will be exclusively available for the MI contingent.
