Adam Zampa clarifies ‘vulnerable’ touch upon IPL bio-bubble
Adam Zampa has mentioned his feeling of ‘vulnerability’ within the IPL 2021 bio-bubble was not due to fears that he is perhaps contaminated by the Covid-19 virus.
“My comments about the vulnerability of the IPL bubble had nothing to do with feeling that the virus would enter the bubble at any stage. The BCCI and RCB had many precautions to make us feel safe. I believe the tournament is in great hands… It was a personal choice to leave for many reasons,” the Australian leg spinner mentioned in an official assertion launched by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Thursday.
“Kane and I have both reached Melbourne safe and sound. Thanks to the RCB management for the way the dealt with the situation… Their understanding of the situation made the process a lot easier,” Zampa mentioned.
Zampa had mentioned the bio-bubble put in place for the continuing T20 occasion was the “most vulnerable” he has been part of whereas additionally suggesting that it ought to have been held in UAE, like final yr.
This was after Zampa and his RCB and Australian teammate Kane Richardson pulled out of the season to go residence for “personal reasons”, as had been introduced by the IPL franchise on Monday.
Official Announcment:
Adam Zampa & Kane Richardson are returning to Australia for private causes and can be unavailable for the rest of #IPL2021. Royal Challengers Bangalore administration respects their choice and affords them full help.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/NfzIOW5Pwl
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 26, 2021
This announcement got here lower than 24 hours earlier than Australia introduced a pause on all direct flights from India as a result of surge in COVID-19 instances and deaths in India. Zampa and Richardson landed in Melbourne on Thursday afternoon having caught a connecting flight out of Doha. They will now spend the following two weeks in resort quarantine.
“I spoke to Zamps a little while ago and he made a very compelling argument for going home. But for me, I feel like it’s safer for me to stay in the bubble than try and get home at the moment.” Coulter Nile instructed cricket.com.au.
Zampa’s RCB teammate Dan Christian lauded the strict measures in place for the event. “It’s pretty secure, and no expense spared as you can image in this tournament,” Christian instructed the identical publication.
