IPL 2022: Harshal Patel's sister dies, RCB pacer leaves for home after win against Mumbai Indians

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel has left the IPL bio-bubble following the death of his sister. His sister passed away while he was playing against the Mumbai Indians.

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Harshal Patel has left the IPL bio-bubble after his team's seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians following the death of his sister. Harshal was representing RCB in their IPL 2022 match against MI on Saturday when he received the tragic news.

Harshal exited the bubble after getting to know about the tragedy in the family right after the game against Mumbai Indians. Harshal has been the star performer for RCB over the past couple of seasons and took two wickets on Saturday night in the team's seven-wicket win over MI.

"Unfortunately, Harshal had to leave the bio-bubble due to a death in his family. It was his sister. He did not take the team bus back to Mumbai from Pune," said an IPL source.

"He will be rejoining the bubble before the next game against CSK on April 12."

The 31-year-old has played eight T20Is after making his debut last year. RCB face Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.