Published 13:30 IST, January 6th 2021
IND vs AUS 2020: Did Justin Langer mock India for complaining about quarantine rules?
IND vs AUS 2020: Australia's head coach took a sly dig at the Indian cricket team's demands of not going through a strict quarantine routine in Brisbane.
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Indian contingent that is currently housed in Australia had expressed its concerns regarding an extended quarantine routine in Brisbane. Several international cricketers have been vocal about challenges of playing under such strict routines. It becomes even more imposing for a number of Indian players who have been on road since Indian Premier League. This is why manment is apprehensive of playing final Test match of four-match series in Brisbane. This apparently has t gone down too well with Australia's head coach.
IND vs AUS 2020: Justin Langer targets India for complaining about quarantine rules
Australian coach, in a media interaction, revealed how cricketers who are t comfortable with stringent protocols are free to step aside. ex-cricketer also ackwledged roadblocks that players have to deal with while playing in such dire circumstances. However, he is of opinion that since professional cricketers are accustomed to dealing with tight schedules; y are more suited to deal with such conditions.
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former opening batsman mentioned how rules are a little stricter, but focus must t be diverted from cricketing action. 50-year-old pointed out how India got better of home team during ir last visit, and Australia are keen to produce a better result on this occasion. former left-hander opined that ir sole priority is to put up a strong show during upcoming third Test match at Sydney.
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IND vs AUS 2020: Why Indian team is t keen to travel to Brisbane?
Several players from Indian team have been on road since August 2020. contingent did serve a 14-day quarantine period in UAE post completion of Indian Premier League. team also went through a similar routine in Sydney upon ir arrival. With surge in number of Sydney coronavirus cases, anyone traveling from place to Queensland will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine routine.
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Indian team apparently is t willing to adhere to same and y are quite adamant regarding ir stance as per recent reports, even though captain Ajinkya Rahane insisted on Tuesday that India's focus is on ir game. Recently several cricketers including Rohit Sharma were under scrutiny for breaching biosecurity protocols, and a probe was also carried out because of it. With reports of India considering to boycott final Test at Brisbane if y are t provided with a levy circulating, it remains to be seen how manment tackles this issue.
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India vs Australia 3rd Test:
Both teams toiled hard in first two fixtures of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and y are slated to meet in Sydney for crucial third Test. India will undoubtedly miss services of Virat Kohli, Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami, but inclusion of Rohit Sharma will give m a much-needed boost. Australia also have something to rejoice about with David Warner and Will Pucovski cleared for vital encounter.
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India vs Australia live streaming
India vs Australia 3rd Test will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground from January 7. Fans in India can tune into Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX) for live telecast of match. India vs Australia live streaming will also be made available on SonyLIV app.
Im source: ICC Twitter
13:30 IST, January 6th 2021