Umpires withdraw from IPL after players, mother and wife of Nitin Menon infected

Withdrawal of players and officials from IPL 2021 continues. Recently, three players of Australia were removed from Covid-19 for fear. 

Now two umpires from the elite panel, Nitin Menon and Paul Rifle (paul reiffel) have decided to withdraw from the T20 league for personal reasons. The IPL, which started on 9 April, will run till 30 May.

According to the news, Nitin Menon has gone to his home in Indore. His mother and wife Corona are infected. 

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On the other hand, Paul Rifle of Australia went home a few days ago amid concerns about the Australian government stopping flights to India. 

A board official said, 'Nitin Menon has an abandoned child. Because his mother and wife have become infected. 

On the other hand, the rifle was troubled by the restrictions imposed by the government on the flight. However, we have a number of domestic umpires who will come into these two matches. Many players have been removed including Ashwin

Recently, Australia's Adam Jampa, Ken Richardson and Andrew Ty decided to go to Australia. Not only this, Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has also withdrawn from the T20 league to spend time with his family. 

Liam Livingstone of England was exhausted due to the bio bubble and decided to return home. Menon and Rifle are the first two match officials to withdraw from the T20 league.

Board said to send players home Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI said on Tuesday that it is concerned about the players participating in the IPL. 

After the end of the tournament, the board will make every effort to ensure the return of the players without any hindrance. BCCI COO Hemang Amin said in a letter addressed to the players, 

'We know that many of you are apprehensive about how to return home after the tournament ends. We assure you that there is no need to worry.