Speaking at a virtual media conference on Wednesday (January 6), Ajinkya Rahane had a standard answer ready for the spew of questions lined up for him regarding the ongoing quarantine saga. The 32-year-old admitted they are “not at all annoyed” and that their primary focus is to play good cricket in the third Test starting on Thursday (January 7).
Unconfirmed reports of the Indian players and management being unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney have been circulating for a few days now.
There have also been claims that India are dissatisfied with the strict regulations in Brisbane, where the fourth Test is scheduled to be held.
“We as players are just focusing on this Test match” – Ajinkya Rahane
Certain sections of the Australian media claim India are hesitant to be put under the hard quarantine rules in Queensland, and thus want to play the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Additionally, some corners of the media are going as far as to suggest the tourists are mulling pulling out of the tour after the third Test. When asked about the same, Ajinkya Rahane urged people to focus on the match, saying the itinerary decisions lie with the management.
A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source recently revealed the top brass are currently in talks with their counterparts in Cricket Australia (CA), regarding possible relaxations for the players in Brisbane.
The four-match Test series is currently level 1-1. Ajinkya Rahane would want his side to carry on from the 8-wicket win in Melbourne and wrap up the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the remaining two games.
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