T20 World Cup: Umpire Michael Gough to not officiate any more games due to Covid breach

It has been reported that the umpire breached the bio-secure bubble in his designated hotel

The T20 World Cup is being staged in the United Arab Emirates (Getty Images)

English umpire Michael Gough will not officiate any more games in the T20 World Cup after he broke Covid-19 health protocols during the tournament, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

The 41-year-old Gough was withdrawn from umpiring New Zealand's Super 12 match against India on Sunday in Dubai and replaced by Marais Erasmus of South Africa.

Gough was put in isolation for six days on Tuesday, with British media reporting that he had breached the bio-secure bubble in his designated hotel.

"The ICC today confirmed that umpire Michael Gough will not be appointed to any further matches during the T20 World Cup following a breach of the bio-security protocols," the game's governing body 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."

Players and match officials at the tournament are not allowed to mingle with people outside their bubbles.

Reuters