Nick Hockley’s comments came after unofficial reports suggested India were concerned about playing the final Test of the series at Brisbane. Media reports had hinted that India were reluctant to travel to Brisbane, owing to the stricter quarantine rules there.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, the Cricket Australia chief refuted such rumours, as he explained that all requirements related to COVID-19 have already been communicated to their Indian counterparts.
Discussions around stricter regulations in Queensland have picked up owing to the COVID-19 situation in the region. With Indian players part of bio-secure ‘bubbles’ since the IPL in September, a source from the team speaking to Cricbuzz claimed they don’t want to be treated like animals in a zoo.
After the comments came to light, Australian players like Nathan Lyon and Matthew Wade asked India to get on with the series and stop complaining about COVID-19 related restrictions.
Cricket Australia reveal plans for Brisbane Test
Elaborating further, Cricket Australia revealed that they have already communicated to the BCCI about the restrictions they will have to abide by when they are in Sydney and Brisbane.
Hockley also refuted reports that the players may be confined to their hotel rooms.
Both India and Australia have travelled to Sydney ahead of the 3rd Test which is scheduled to begin on January 7. Hockley revealed that Sydney will be kept on stand by for the 4th Test should circumstances dictate a late change to the schedule.
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