On Wednesday, the International Cricket Council confirmed that umpire Michael Gough. Who previously placed in isolation for violating bio-bubble protocols during the 2021 T20 World Cup. It will no longer be overseeing any more matches at the tournament.
“The ICC today confirm that umpire Michael Gough will not be appointed. To any further matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Following a breach of the biosecurity protocols.” the ICC said
“The ICC acknowledges the extensive periods he has spent in bio-secure conditions over. The previous two years and will continue to promote. The well-being of all match officials operating in this environment,” says the statement.
After being found in violation of bio-security regulations on Tuesday. The ICC ordered Michael Gough to be isolates for six days. In a statement, an ICC representative cited as stating
“The Bio-Security Advisory Committee has instructed Umpire Michael Gough. To isolate for six days due to a breach of the event bio-security protocols.” he said
For the West Indies-Sri Lanka match on Thursday and an on-field umpire. For the New Zealand-Afghanistan encounter on Friday.
Gough has taken part in 32 Tests, 95 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 25 Twenty-20 Internationals (T20Is), as well as seven Women’s ODIs and 15 Women’s T20Is.
The T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup is rapidly approaching its conclusion. The main tournament kicked off on September 17 and will conclude on November 14.
In the United Arab Emirates, players, umpires, support staff. And broadcasters have been following rigorous bio bubbles precautions due to the COVID-19 outbreak.