Ravi Shastri flouts THIS rule ahead of SCG Test, irks CA amidst possible Gabba boycott?

India vs Australia 3rd Test went underway on Thursday at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Cricket Australia, in compliance with New South Wales (NSW) government, implemented several biosecurity measures for New Year’s Test. While high-profile match is being played in front of only 25 percent of venue’s crowd capacity, both teams' support staff members and crowds in attendance have also being instructed to wear face masks at all times.

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India vs Australia 3rd Test: Ravi Shastri roams around unmasked at SCG?

While Indian players were seen wearing masks while entering stiums and ir dressing rooms, he coach Ravi Shastri was spotted walking unmasked into SCG. As reported by Fox Sports, Indian cricket great “simply walked past security guards and into team’s dressing room” without his mask. Reportedly, Shastri was at SCG on Tuesday to unveil a book on India's Test series win in Australia in 2018-19 season and give interviews on same.

Neverless, Ravi Shastri’s negligence of biosecurity measures is likely to furr test patience of Cricket Australia, who are alrey seeking clarifications from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Gabba Test. re have been reports of a possible Gabba boycott by Indian team, with several of visiting players “being unhappy” to continue playing within bio-bubble.

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While official statement has emerged from Indian camp, unconfirmed report escalated among public when Queensland Health Minister Ros Bates left a snarky comment over possible boycott situation. On January 4, Bates said: “If Indians don’t want to play by rules, don’t come”.

India vs Australia live updates for 3rd Test

At time of publishing, Australia reached 106-1 off 34.1 overs, with 26 overs still left on rain-curtailed day. Debutant Will Pucovski (54*) and .3 Marnus Labuschagne (34*) formed an unfazed 87-run stand in middle after comeback veteran David Warner departed cheaply earlier.

For India vs Australia live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of third Test will also be available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 3rd Test match is set to be played at SCG between January 7 and 11.

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India vs Australia schedule

Here is a look at India vs Australia schedule for remaining matches of tour:

India vs Australia 3rd Test – January 7 to January 11, SCG in Sydney

India vs Australia 4th Test – January 15 to January 19, Gabba in Brisbane

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Im source: BCCI Twitter