The Maldives has imposed a travel ban on people coming from South Asian countries, including India, on Tuesday. The island country has temporarily suspended everyone's visa. This will have a major impact on cricket, as 39 Australian players, staff and umpires have been quarantined in the Maldives since the IPL was suspended.

At the same time, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey, who tested Covid-19 positive, was going to the Maldives after recovering. New Zealand's Tim Seifert, who was found positive for Covid-19 a few days ago, was to return via the Maldives during his return; both these players are currently stuck in India.

Hussey is currently undergoing treatment in Chennai. He was about to join the Australian players and staff in the Maldives after recovering. The players participating in the IPL are quarantined in the Maldives due to the Australian government's travel ban on India and are waiting for the ban to be lifted.

Australia legend David Hussey may have to stay quarantined in India till the travel ban is removed. CSK CEO Kashi Vishwanathan had said that Hussey is fine at the moment and does not show any symptoms; However, Kashi did not make any statement regarding his return.

NZ player Tim Seifert is also undergoing treatment in Chennai

Tim Seifert of KKR is also undergoing treatment in Chennai; he will return to his county after recovering from Covid-19. Meanwhile, the rest of the NZ players, including New Zealand captain Ken Williamson, are currently in the Maldives. All these players will leave for the England tour next week.