Cricket Australia releases 2020-21 schedule, India tour confirmed; Adelaide Test to be D/N

Cricket Australia has anunced full international summer schedule, confirming India's tour down-under later this year. anuncement comes amid Coronavirus outbreak which has gripped entire globe. In light of pandemic, CA CEO Kevin Roberts has also highlighted that schedule is subject to change. 

schedule confirms India's tour of Australia for a three-match T20 series in October and four-match test series in December-January. second test of series between December 11 and December 15 is set to be a Day/Night Test at Adelaide Oval. Test series will be followed by a three-match ODI series as well. 

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'As much as international cricket possible'

"While ackwledging difficulty in navigating a global pandemic, we are neless encourd by progress Australia is making in combating coronavirus and positive impact that is having on our ability to host an exciting summer of cricket in 2020-21," CA CEO Roberts said in a statement.

"We kw that circumstances or events beyond our control could mean that final schedule potentially may look different to one released today, but we'll be doing everything we can to get as much international cricket in as possible this summer," he added.

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Australian Cricket Board CEO also highlighted that it is t yet clear if crowds will be able to attend matches or wher it would be played in empty stadiums. Roberts added that if it is t possible for crowds to fill stadium, y have a 'solid blueprint' in place. traditional Boxing Day and New Year's Tests are scheduled to follow. CA has also scheduled upcoming T20 World Cup, however, fate of much-anticipated event lies with ICC meeting later on Thursday. 

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'Final call will depend on prevailing situation'

Earlier in day, in an exclusive telephonic interview with Republic TV, BCCI treasure Arun Dhumal put onus of scheduling test series on host nation. However, he added, "Our final decision to take a call wher we can send Indian team to Australia will finally depend on prevailing situation in our country as well as in Australia. Our decision will be fully in conformity with guidelines of MHA & Health Ministry." 

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