Brisbane star Chris Lynn has apologised for his bubble breach as he awaits the findings of an investigation

Brisbane Heat captain Chris Lynn thought a taxi home from dinner was “low risk” but apologised for breaching the BBL’s biosecurity rules.

Chris Lynn has apologised for his bubble breach. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

A photo with a fan and a taxi home have put the heat on Brisbane captain Chris Lynn, who has apologised for an “error of judgment” which could lead to a penalty for a biosecurity breach.

Lynn and teammate Dan Lawrence are co-operating with a Cricket Australia investigation into the “close contact event” that took place over the weekend in Canberra.

The Heat skipper said his actions, a photo while he was out to dinner then catching a taxi home, seemed “low risk” but conceded it was a breach of the rules.

Both were allowed to play for the Heat in Monday night’s loss to the Sydney Thunder but under strict instructions, which included staying away from their teammates.

Lynn and Lawrence were forced to sit in a different dugout to their teammates while waiting to bat and were instructed not to get too close to other players in huddles or wicket celebrations during the clash.

They are both awaiting CA’s call on whether they could be penalised.

“I would like to say sorry to my teammates, the club and the Heat fans for being careless and not observing the protocols that were put in place to ensure the continuity of the competition,” Lynn said.

“Having a photo with a fan at a licensed venue and travelling in a taxi seem pretty low risk but they were identified in our briefings as examples of things you couldn‘t do.

“I was probably lulled into a false sense of security that because everything has been improving around the country, we were getting closer to normal behaviour.‘’

“But the rules, including avoiding close contact, are there to protect the BBL competition and all the players and teams, and I do apologise sincerely to everyone for jeopardising that. I can speak on behalf of Dan as well to say that we were are both very regretful at making such a mistake in judgment.

“I appreciate all the efforts that went into enabling Dan and I to play last night and will ensure this doesn‘t happen again.”

Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said that QC was continuing to work with Cricket Australia to resolve the matter.

“Once we became aware of the circumstances we have been working closely with CA, and we have put the required corrective actions in place,” he said.

“We understand the challenges associated with the hub environment, however it’s important that bio security protocols are in place and adhered to, to ensure the health and safety of all involved with the BBL this year.

“Chris and Dan have expressed contrition for their actions and the Heat will ensure we abide by whatever protocols are in place for the remainder of the tournament.”

Originally published as Brisbane star Chris Lynn has apologised for his bubble breach as he awaits the findings of an investigation