Team India has spent a month in the bubble
The schedule of the Test series between India and Australia (Ind vs Aus) is in jeopardy, with a report saying that the players of Team India are unhappy with the prospect of going back to the strict quarantine for the fourth Test in Brisbane. The third Test of the four-match series is set to begin on Thursday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, the Australian minister said that if Indians do not want to follow the rules, they are not welcome here.Reports have surfaced in the Australian media that Indian players have strongly opposed the move to tighten quarantine again. Players say they have been facing quarantine-like conditions in a number of ways over the past six months. However, an Indian team spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. The Indian players remained in isolation for 14 days after arriving in Australia.
Today I was asked about reports the Indian Cricket Team wants quarantine restrictions eased just for them, ahead of the upcoming Gabba Test. My response 👇 #Cricket #IndiavsAustralia @ICC @CricketAus pic.twitter.com/MV7W0rIntM
— Ros Bates MP (@Ros_Bates_MP) January 3, 2021
"Look, if Indians don't want to live up to the rules, they won't be welcomed in any way," Bates said. So Queensland's Sports Minister Tim Mender also said that the same rule applies to all. Indians have no right to break quarantine rules. If Indian players in Brisbane don't want to follow the rules, I don't think they should come here.
The first Test of the series was played in Adelaide, and the second match was played in Melbourne. Both teams are tied at 1-1 in the series. Cricket Australia has decided not to relocate the match due to increasing cases of corona on the northern shores. Players from both teams will leave for New South Wales on Monday. It is reported that 8 new cases of the deadly virus have been reported here.
Queensland has closed its border with New South Wales. However, a deal has been struck to allow players to fly to Brisbane for the fourth Test on 15 January. The players will leave for Brisbane after the third Test in Sydney. It remains to be seen what restrictions these players will face.
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