Murali Vijay, Tamil Nadu's star opener is not featuring in this year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which started last month. The Times of India quoting sources reported that the 37-year-old cricketer who is yet to receive his Covid-19 vaccination wasn't very keen on staying in the bio-bubble as well. As per the BCCI SOPs, the player has to remain with the bio-bubble along with their teammates from one week before the start straight to the end of the tournament.
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Vijay who, however, was a part of 2020 IPL and also stayed in the Bio-bubble in UAE, has now made himself unavailable for selection. He was also not a part of this year's IPL.
He last played for Tamil Nadu in 2019 during a Ranji Trophy match against Kerala.