The 13th edition Indian Premier League is set to begin on September 19 in a bio-secure bubble in the United Arab Emirates as India’s star cricketers return to action for the first time since the shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Played away from India due to the rising coronavirus cases, there are a number of safety measures and Standard Operating Procedures in place to ensure the tournament goes ahead smoothly. As sports has slowly resumed all over the world, there are certain tools being used to monitor the health situation such as face masks and screening.
One such instrument is the Oura smart ring, which is said to be used inside the IPL bubble to check the vitals of the players. This includes temperature and oxygen saturation checks, which are believed to be key indicators of Covid-19. A similar ring system has been used by the NBA in USA since the…