AUSTRALIA TOUR IN INDIA, 2020-21
A recent covid-19 outbreak in New South Wales had threatened the chances of the third test occurring at the SCG © Getty
Cricket Australia has confirmed that the third test between Australia and India from January 7, 2021 will take place in Sydney, despite the fact that a recent new outbreak of the COVID-19 cluster in New South Wales threatened to ruin those. plans.
While CA always kept its commitment to host the third test in Sydney, MCG, where the second test of the series had just concluded, had emerged as the backup venue. However, on Tuesday, the board confirmed that after several rounds of meetings to take into consideration the impact of the recent covid-19 outbreak on Sydney’s North Beaches, it was decided to conduct the New Years Test at the SCG as per the original calendar. .
“Despite the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am pleased to say that Cricket Australia remains on track to deliver the men’s international series as scheduled,” said Cricket Australia Acting Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley.
“We have been meeting regularly over the past week to assess the developing public health situation in Sydney and measure its impact on border restrictions across the country. To date, we have been able to deliver a safe and successful summer thanks to our detailed protocols. of biosecurity and the amazing work of so many great people behind the scenes.
“To that end, we have made the decision to keep the New Years Trial at SCG, which has a wonderful recent history of hosting the Pink Trial and Jane McGrath Day on the third day of play.
With the third test now in Sydney and the fourth in Brisbane, Hockley confirmed that the board worked closely with the governments of New South Wales and Queensland to deliver the series as planned. If a lockdown and any border restrictions still exist when the third test ends, CA could require special waivers that would allow players, match officials, broadcasters, media and staff to relocate to Brisbane.
“We are very grateful to the governments of New South Wales and Queensland for their willingness to work with us to deliver the series as planned in a way that places the safety and well-being of players, officials, staff and the community. overall as your top priority.. ”
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