British umpire Michael Gough withdrawn from T20 World Cup after bio-security breach
English umpire Michael Gough was withdrawn from the T20 World Cup following a breach of the ICC’s bio-security protocols.
The ICC said in a statement that Gough “will not be appointed to any further matches” during the T20 World Cup despite finishing his six-day suspension.
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Last week, Gough went outside the tournament’s bio-bubble in his hotel without permission and as a result South African umpire Marais Erasmus took his place during the game between India and New Zealand in Dubai this past Sunday.
An ICC spokesperson said: "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."
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And in a statement on Wednesday the ICC added: "The ICC today confirmed 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 bio-security protocols.
"The ICC recognises the extended periods he has spent in bio-secure conditions over the past two years and will continue to support the wellbeing of all match officials operating in this environment."
Gough was set to officiate the match between Sri Lanka and West Indies in Abu Dhabi on November 4.
