In Pics - Players with their families in IPL 2021 bio-bubbles

1) Life in bio-secure bubbles is difficult. Players restricted to a finite area with no physical connection with the outside world, gets pretty difficult for players. Thankfully, all the 8 IPL franchises have been open-minded and supportive of players travelling with their families during the course of the tournament. (DC Twitter)

Rajasthan Royals' English recruit Liam Livingstone recently became a victim of bubble fatigue. Livingstone left the IPL and flew back home late on Monday after not being able to deal with the fatigue caused due to the bubbles over the past year. (RR Twitter)

With a raging pandemic, coping with the pressure of playing such a competitive sport has been pretty difficult and that's where family members of players come to the rescue. Supporting them during match and non-match days and keeping them sane in these testing times, the family members help players in many ways. While many have criticized such initiatives in the past and continue to do so, having family support has truly helped players and is important now more than ever before. (Krunal Pandya Instagram)

Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been one of the star players who has been travelling with his family this time in the IPL. Wife Natasa Stankovic and son Agastya have been his travel partners, helping him stay stress free in these tough times. (Hardik Pandya Instagram)

Hardik, 27, who became a father last year, did not take his family to the UAE, where the IPL was conducted in 2020. But this time around, with the competition taking place in India, Hardik has the support of his family. (Hardik Pandya Twitter)

Hardik Pandya's older brother Krunal too has his wife for company this time in the IPL. The brothers and their families have been thoroughly enjoying their time during non-match days. (Natasa Stankovic Instagram)

Possibly the most popular foreign player in the IPL, AB de Villiers also has his family's support in the RCB unit. His wife Danielle de Villiers and their three children can be seen often cheering for AB from the empty stands during the matches. (Danielle de Villiers Instagram)

Robin Uthappa, who is currently with the Chennai Super Kings team also has his son and wife with him this IPL. Robin is yet to play a match for CSK this year but has been already kept pretty busy by Uthappa junior. (Robin Uthappa Instagram Photo)

Explosive top-order batsman Jos Buttler of the Rajasthan Royals has been accompanied by his wife and daughter. The parents recently celebrated their daughter's birthday. (RR twitter Photo)

Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has been a constant feature in the stands. Photos of her praying for him during the matches often take social media by storm. This time around as well Rohit has Ritika alongside him. (Ritika Instagram Photo)

Leggie Yuzvendra Chahal got married last year and his wife Dhanashree Verma seems to be a big RCB supporter. From cheering for the team with banners to being visibly elated with Chahal's performances on the field, Dhanashree has been a true fan of the franchise and her husband. (Chahal Instagram Photo)