Cricket Australia denies Sourav Ganguly’s request of a shortened quarantine period for India


Cricket Australia denies Sourav Ganguly’s request of a shortened quarantine period for India

Ganguly on Ind vs Aus

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed the inception of India’s tour of Australia at the end of this year. The most foreseen series will underline three T20Is, four Tests and three ODIs which will start from October 11.

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Recently, the Indian board’s (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly told local media earlier this month he hoped Virat Kohli’s side could have their quarantine “reduced a bit”.

West Indies, ahead of their Test series against England, also had to spend 14 days in quarantine after reaching UK.

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Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockey’s response to Ganguly’s Suggestion

The newly-appointed Cricket Australia CEO, Nick Hockley, has said that the two-week quarantine period is essential for the players.

However, Hockley persuaded about the players getting the best training facilities to prepare for the series.

“The two-week quarantine is pretty well-defined. What we are working on is making sure that even within that quarantine environment, the players have got the absolute best training facilities, so that their preparation for the matches is as optimal as it can possibly be. We’ll obviously take the guidance of the health experts and the authorities,” said Hockley.

Hockley also revealed that the CA has not yet decided whether it will be one on-site hotel or multiple hotels in close proximity, that will accommodate players in the bio-secure environment.

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“Whether it’s a hotel on-site or hotels in close proximity to venues, it’s certainly about creating that environment where we are minimising the risk of infections and creating a biosecure environment is the absolute priority,” Hockley said.

“There’s a huge amount at stake if we are unable to do that. Certainly, the fact that the Adelaide Oval has a hotel…it does provide a facility not dissimilar to Old Trafford or Ageas Bowl where the hotels are integrated into the venue,” added Hockley.

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