Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, posted on social media that all of their foreign players and support staff have reached their destinations safely as the IPL 2021 was suspended indefinitely midway due to COVID-19 breaching the bio-bubbles of the franchises.
The lucrative league was suspended last week after COVID positive cases were reported in its bio-bubble.
A total of 14 foreign players and support staff of MI have left India after the cash-rich tournament had come to a halt on May 4. According to MI, Kieron Pollard reached Trinidad safely, South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, and Marco Jansen had landed in Johannesburg.
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The team’s Australian players like Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile and support staff members, and their coach Mahela Jayawardene have reached the Maldives via a charter flight, and they will serve a 14-day quarantine there.
MI’s New Zealand players Adam Milne, Jimmy Neesham, and Trent Boult, and support staff have reached their country safely.
“All foreign members of the MI contingent have reached their destinations safe & sound. Paltan, make sure you follow all safety protocols. Stay at home. Stay safe,” MI tweeted.