In the latest development, it is learned that as many as five ground staff of the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi is scheduled to host the IPL games till May 8 and four teams including the likes of Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are present in the capital city.

The groundsmen who have contracted the deadly virus have immediately self-isolated themselves while the other members will soon undergo a round of Covid-19 testing. The Arun Jaitely Stadium last hosted the game between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. 

Michael Slater travels to the Maldives, leaves the IPL bio bubble

The venue is now scheduled to host the match between the defending champions and the Royals on Tuesday, May 4. However, it is yet to be seen if the matches go ahead as per the plan on the BCCI will be forced to postpone the Tuesday fixture too.

Meanwhile, in another development, it is reported that the potential bio bubble breach has scared the Australian players and officials. It is understood that the former Australian cricketer and the commentator Michael Slater has also left the bubble. It is reported that the veteran travelled to the Maldives over the weekend to escape from India. The report added that other Australian players and coaching staff are keen on taking the same route as Slater to leave India.

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