Bio-Bubbles Going On For So Long That It Is Really Hard: Rahul
The game of cricket has evolved tremendously in the previous 2 years. The bio-bubble in sports has become the new normal since the COVID-19 outbreak impacted the planet. Due to the virus, the ICC T20 World Cup was also delayed.
Though the main event is returned after a five-year break. The Indian group, which has been on the journey for the past 4 months, is beginning to show signs of tiredness. When questioned about the bio-bubble, India batter KL Rahul said, “Don’t even ask me about the bubble!” It’s really difficult.’
We were excited to just play cricket and didn’t mind being in a bubble: KL Rahul
Rahul has been with the side since the England tour, and this is his 7th tour in a high-pressure situation in the last 13 months. The bio-bubble environment for the batter began during the Australia series in late December of last year. Being that Rahul handles all forms, he admits that it is difficult, but that playing cricket is what kept him motivated.
“It was quite okay when we started in 2020. I think the first bubble is IPL 2020. It was pretty okay because we were coming out of five months of no cricket so we were excited to just play cricket and didn’t mind being in a bubble. But the bio bubbles have been going on for so long that it is really hard,” Rahul said.
The Indian batsmen went on to say that staying in the bio-bubble all the time is difficult, and sometimes even members of the family must be quarantined. However, Rahul stated that at the end of the day, we must adjust.
We have gotten to know each other a lot: Rahul
“Even for your families to come in, to quarantine alone for them is obliviously it is quite a challenge and it is not fun. It is getting tougher but that’s the sport, you have to again adapt.”
According to the 29-year-old, the bio-bubble has bonded the group together. He also mentioned that the players spend plenty of time together and are getting to know one another better.
“I think the bubbles have brought the team together, we have gotten to know each other a lot because we end up spending time with each other a lot.”
