Kohli, Pandya also violated COVID-19 protocols in Australia. Photo: Babyvillage
Key points
- Cricket Australia and BCCI hinted on Saturday that there was an alleged bio-bubble burst by 5 Indian cricketers.
- A day later, a report claimed that Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya also violated COVID-19 protocols.
- The duo left Australia after fulfilling their respective commitments.
Indian cricket has yet to get a clear picture regarding the availability of the five isolated players for the third test match and in the midst of this, a report has suggested that Indian captain Virat Kohli and off-roader Hardik Pandya also raped. COVID-19 protocols before. they went to India.
According to a report in smh.com.au, the duo went out to a baby store on December 7 without a mask. According to COVID-19 protocols, both players should have had the mask on.
The report adds that the matter was not reported because it was a minor instance. Australia is one of the countries where the COVID-19 situation is under control. Although the restrictions are still in force and players must follow the guidelines for the proper development of the series.
Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, will soon welcome their first child. Pandya was blessed with a baby before flying to the UAE for the 2020 IPL. He was just a part of the white ball teams and returned to India after all six matches. Kohli was also part of the test team for the opening test and returned after the series opening.
Since none of the boards took action at the time, the matter will not be raised now. But the ongoing controversy regarding the five players is still very active and the BCCI has not had a final word on the players. Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill, Navdeep Saini and Rishabh Pant are currently in isolation and will train separately.
The third round of the four-game series begins on January 7. The series is currently level at 1-1. India lost the pink ball test before making a spectacular comeback in the Boxing Day test match. Ajinkya Rahane leads the visiting team in Kohli’s absence.
