MI Coach Jayawardene & Australian contingent to fly to Maldives; quarantine for 14 days

Following IPL 2021 suspension, sending overseas players back to ir homes has emerged as most challenging factor for Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and IPL Governing Council. As majority of countries have imposed a temporary travel ban on India, sending overseas players, coach, and support staff has emerged as a big challenge for Indian cricket board. However, BCCI has assured overseas contingent that IPL is t over for m till y don't reach ir home safely. 

w, Mumbai Indians has released a complete travel update of ir players, coaches, and support staff. update shared by Mumbai Indians reveal that MI's head coach Mahela Jayawardene will fly to Maldives and re he will serve a quarantine period of 14 days. It also revealed Australian players and support staff members will fly to Maldives on a special charter. MI has made arrangements for ir 14 days quarantine stay in Maldives before flying m back to Australia.

It is to be ted that Australian cricketers like Chris Lynn and Nathan Coulter Nile came to India to take part in IPL 2021. Both Chris Lynn and Nathan Coulter-Nile played a solitary match for defending champions in IPL 2021.

Apart from Mahela Jayawardene and Australian overseas players and staff, Mumbai Indians also updated that players and support staff from New Zealand, South Africa, and Caribbean will fly to Auckland, Johannesburg, and Trinidad on ir respective charter flights arranged by franchise. 

Cricket Australia Has Important Mess For Indian Fans

Cricket Australia's official Twitter handle took to micro-blogging site and posted a statement where y confirmed Australian members' transportation from India and also thanked BCCI for ir quick actions. CA wrote, "Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers Association can confirm that Australian players, coaches, match officials and commentators have been safely transported from India and are en route to Maldives. Australians will remain in Maldives until conclusion of travel pause pertaining to flights from India to Australia. As previously stated, CA and ACA are t seeking an exemption from Australian Government.

MI's skipper Rohit Sharma Makes Big Statement On IPL 2021's Postponement

Mumbai Indians have shared a video on its Twitter handle in which skipper Rohit Sharma and or players have backed board's decision to halt IPL 2021.  In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on its Twitter handle, Rohit Sharma said, "It's unfortunate that tournament has been postponed. But in light of everything that is happening around country, I think it's a very good decision. It's very very important that we all look after each or. It's a very serious matter. So please follow all protocols, guidelines and stay disciplined. "   

(Im Credits: PTI/Facebook-Mumbai Indians)