The T20 World Cup is set to start two days after the final of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in Oman and UAE. And the Indian team is likely to stay at Chennai Super Kings' team hotel for the IPL 2021 -- Th8 Palm. The BCCI has zeroed in on the hotel as the home for the Indian team for the duration of the showpiece event.
While the Indian team will play its first game on October 24 against arch-rivals Pakistan, the players are already in the UAE playing the IPL and they will be joined by the support staff in Dubai on October 2.
"The Indian team is likely to stay at Th8 Palm. The deal is yet to be finalized, but this one has been zeroed in on. As for the coaching staff, they are set to arrive around October 2 and undergo six-day quarantine before they can be a part of the T20 World Cup bubble," sources in the know of developments told ANI.
Interestingly, the swanky hotel is known to be one of the best properties in Dubai and offers a captivating view of Palm Jumeirah and Dubai’s iconic skyline. Take a look at the inside pictures of the luxurious hotel.
The swanky hotel boasts of 162 rooms and luxury suites. Besides, the visitors have access to top-class services - Infinity pool, Water sports, Signature beachfront restaurant, VIP cabanas, Outdoor entertainment areas, etc.
All the rooms in the hotel are luxurious and have glass panels for a serene view outside. The luxury hotel’s per day stay price goes as high upto Rs 30,000.
Th8 Palm boasts of numerous restaurants which serve different types of cuisines.
CSK batsman Suresh Raina shared a pic of the view from the hotel's balcony.
The hotel consists of numerous gyms with various types of machines. Team India players will use the facility to keep themselves fit during their stay.