Although Nathan Coulter-Nile himself isn’t thinking about doing the same, he said Tye and Co. made a ‘compelling’ case for heading back.
Andrew Tye, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad, left for home on Sunday, citing apprehensions about the rising number of Covid cases in India. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson followed suit on Monday.
Speaking to cricket.com.au, Nathan Coulter-Nile said he feels safe in the Mumbai Indians’ bio-bubble.
Nathan Coulter-Nile further expressed confidence that his departure logistics will be sorted out, considering there are still many other players from Australia and New Zealand in the tournament.
Nathan Coulter-Nile shows faith in the IPL’s biosecurity protocols
Nathan Coulter-Nile also exuded trust in the stringent protocols in place to ensure the safety of players in the IPL, which also include three-times-a-day testing of all members of the bubble.
Nathan Coulter-Nile’s comments could go a long way in deterring more overseas players from leaving their IPL teams mid-way.
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