Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Harshal Patel has left the Indian Premier League (IPL) ‘bio-bubble’ due to the death of a member of his family. PTI has learned that Harshal opted out of the bio-bubble after hearing the news of a family member’s demise after the match against Mumbai Indians. Harshal has been doing well for RCB over the past two seasons, picking up two wickets in the team’s seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.
An IPL source said, “Unfortunately, Harshal had to leave the bio-bubble due to the demise of his sister. He didn’t take the team bus from Pune to Mumbai. “He will join Bubble before the next match against Chennai Super Kings on April 12. The 31-year-old Harshal has played eight T20 Internationals since his debut last year.
According to media reports, his sister was running ill for a few days. Harshal Patel may have to follow the quarantine rules to make a comeback in Bio-Bubble. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s next match in IPL 2022 is to be held on 12 April against Chennai Super Kings.