IPL 2020: Josh Hazlewood admits he's 'concerned' on joining CSK squad after COVID-19 cases

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood on Monday admitted that he is "concerned" about COVID-19 outbreak in his IPL side Chennai Super Kings, but said he is currently focussing on limited-overs tour of England. IPL, which is beginning in UAE on September 19, has reported 13 COVID-19 positive cases from CSK contingent, including two players.

'Bit of a concern': Josh Hazlewood

"We have a group WhatsApp with all information that comes through, it's obviously a little bit of a concern," Hazlewood, who is here for national duty, told reporters.

"Ideally you'd have cases, y are in quarantine w and I think that finishes up in next few days. All my focus is on this tour at moment and when IPL comes closer we'll think about that," tall pacer added.

"We haven't spoken too much about it yet, it's a few weeks away until we get re. I assume those things will come up if cases are still happening closer to date, n we'll touch base with Cricket Australia (CA) and have a chat," 2015 World Cup winner furr added.

Hazlewood who along with his Australian team-mates including likes of David Warner, Steve Smith, Pat Cummins, and Aaron Finch is scheduled to travel to UAE after tour of England, said re will be discussions with Cricket Australia (CA) if number of positive cases in IPL increases.

Australia tour of England 2020

Aaron Finch will be leading Australia in upcoming away limited-overs series against England that includes three One Day Internationals and same number of T20Is. series gets underway with T20I series that will be played at as Rose Bowl in Southampton while three One Day Internationals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester. three-match T20I series will be played on September 4,6, and 8 whereas ODI series will be played on September 11, 13, and, 16 respectively. 

ODI matches will be a part of inaugural 2020-22 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. All fixtures will be played behind closed doors.

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