T20 World Cup 2021 | Umpire Michael Gough withdrawn after bio-bubble breach

The ICC on Wednesday informed that Gough had been suspended for a period of six days for leaving the hotel and breaching the bubble. As a result, he missed the Group 2 game between India and New Zealand.

"...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 said in a statement.

"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," it added.

Gough was to officiate in last Sunday's game between India and New Zealand in Dubai but was withdrawn following his breach and was replaced by South Africa's Marais Erasmus.

The 41-year-old former Durham batsman is currently regarded as one of the best umpires in international cricket. He was being tested every alternate day in his isolation period.