The third Australia-India test is scheduled to begin on January 7 in Sydney
The third test between Australia and India will take place as scheduled in Sydney, Cricket Austalia said through a press release on Sunday, December 20. The announcement followed the new outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Sydney that forced other states to close. borders with New South Wales.
The third test is scheduled to begin on January 7 in Sydney, when Cricket Australia believes it can take stock of the situation.
Nick Hockley, Acting CEO of Cricket Australia, in a statement said: “The third Vodafone trial is more than two and a half weeks away, giving us time to assess the evolution of the public health situation on beaches north of Sydney.
“We have not made any changes to our schedule and our preference continues to be to play the game at the Sydney Cricket Ground.”
Cases in Sydney, from where the Indian team had traveled to Adelaide for the first test, have been on the rise over the past week, prompting neighboring Victoria to close the borders with New South Wales on Sunday. However, CA remains optimistic despite recent events.
“Cricket Australia has developed a strong track record of deliveries throughout this challenging summer and will continue to make appropriate and proportionate decisions in consultation with our biosecurity team, governments, state and territorial associations, the Australian Cricket Players Association, our partners and places.
“CA has prepared for the possibility of COVID-19 hotspots and state border closures during the summer and the protocols we have implemented have been effective in ensuring the safety and success of national and international men’s and women’s programs to date.
“Less than a month ago, South Australians were faced with an outbreak of the virus in Adelaide and we have just completed a brilliant first Vodafone test at the Adelaide Oval. We faced similar problems in relation to the Melbourne Cricket Ground hosting the Test. Boxing Day and we are now less than a week away from welcoming the Victorian crowds after a difficult year for the state.
“We will continue to work closely with all relevant parties to make the right decisions in the right time frames.”
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