IPL 2020: CSK pacer KM Asif becomes the first player to breach Bio-Bubble

IPL 2020: CSK pacer KM Asif becomes the first player to breach Bio-Bubble
KM Asif

According to reports, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast-bowler KM Asif became the the first player to have breached the bio-secure bubble protocols in place in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. He then had to undergo a six-day quarantine period as per rules before returning to training with his team.

CSK were already the team that were facing a lot of issues because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of their players – Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar had tested positive for the virus before recovering.

Unintentional Mistake – Report

KM Asif

The newspaper reported that the incident happened when Asif misplaced his hotel room key. He then breached the bio-bubble and went to the reception to ask for a new room key. “It was an unintentional mistake but rules had to be followed. He underwent six days of quarantine and has now resumed practice with the team,” Indian Express quoted an IPL source.

Meanwhile, the newspaper reported that the protocols were very strict and rigid and that teams would pay a huge price for bio-secure bubble breaches. An offence for the first time will lead to a six-day re-quarantine without pay, while the second breach will lead to a re-quarantine and a one-match suspension after quarantine. If a player breaches the rules for the third time, he will be axed from the tournament and his team won’t be allowed to name a replacement.

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