The Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to host the third Test from January 7-11.© Instagram
Cricket Australia Sunday mentioned they had been pressing ahead with plans to the hold the third Test against India in Sydney regardless of a increasing coronavirus outbreak in the city. A COVID-19 cluster has risen to 68 circumstances because it emerged on Thursday, with components of Sydney’s north in a snap lockdown and restrictions placed on travel to many other states.
The Test is due be held from January 7 and CA interim chief Nick Hockley mentioned they had been watching the circumstance closely, with contingency plans in spot.
“We have made no changes to our schedule and our preference remains to play the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground,” he mentioned in a statement as speculation mounted that it would be moved.
“CA has prepared for the possibility of Covid-19 hotspots and state border closures over the course of the summer.
“The protocols that we have place in spot have been powerful in making sure the security and good results of the men’s and women’s domestic and international applications to date.
“We will continue to work closely with all relevant parties to make the right decisions in the appropriate timeframes,” he added.
If the Sydney clash goes ahead, a challenge could be having the players to Brisbane for the final Test a week later right after Queensland state announced Sunday it was efficiently closing its border to Sydney.
The second Test begins in Melbourne on Boxing Day and back-to-back Tests there could be an selection.
Otherwise, they could return to Adelaide, exactly where Australia won the opening Test by eight wickets on Saturday, or host two in a row in Brisbane.
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