CAB includes COVID-19 in players, officials’ insurance coverage

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) announced on Monday (March 23) that the health insurance policies of the cricketers and match officials which are under its belt – over 3200 – will also include the coronavirus pandemic, which is wrecking havoc around the world. The cricketers include both male and female players who have represented Bengal in the past and also those who are currently playing for the state.

“This is to assure you that all the group policies on behalf of your esteemed organisation covering cricketers, umpires, scorers, etc are being covered from COVID-19 virus,” CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.

“Therefore, there is no reason for them to panic. However, it is always advisable to take adequate preventive measures to stop spreading the virus as per the Government guidelines. Wishing our players and match officials safe times ahead,” the statement further read.

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Pradip Dey, CAB’s medical committee chairman along another committee member Santanu Mitra have met the State Bank of India, General Insurance Company officials to ensure that the policies obtained by the state’s cricketing body must include COVID-19.

“We have instructed our TPA’s (Third Party Administrators) to report cases of COVID-19 and no claims should be rejected. We shall be reviewing each case by merits and any claims pertaining to COVID-19 will not be rejected."

“We are with our players, scorers and umpires as the world is witnessing COVID-19 outbreak. Our insurance policies cover hospital expenses arising out of COVID-19 for over 3200 individuals including cricketers who are playing first and second division tournaments,” he concluded.