Queensland government members tell Indian team don’t come to Brisbane if you can’t play by the rules

[cricketjoshila]

CA and the Australian government don’t need to do anything the BCCI or Indian cricket team want. The game will happen at Brisbane and Indian players will follow whatever rules are set.

If they want Indian players to play, CA will have to do the needful. Nothing can force the Indian players.

 

[Hasan123]

If they want Indian players to play, CA will have to do the needful. Nothing can force the Indian players.

If they don’t, India will still play the game. BCCI won’t not play the game because of the venue.

 

[cricketjoshila]

If they don’t, India will still play the game. BCCI won’t not play the game because of the venue.

Why will BCCI do that?

 

[Hasan123]

Why will BCCI do that?

Because they need to play the game they agreed to play.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Because they need to play the game they agreed to play.

Only if the other side keeps its side of the deal.

 

[Junaids]

If they want Indian players to play, CA will have to do the needful. Nothing can force the Indian players.

Cricket Australia controls the Covid protocols for the Sydney Test, because the NSW government effectively has the laxest, lowest standards in Australia regarding Covid suppression or elimination.

The Brisbane Test is different. The Queensland government has the same high standards regarding Covid-safe arrangements as the government of Western Australia, and you can't enter Queensland unless you abide by those regulations.

Cricket Australia has no magical way of easing the rules, because they are government rules. And the Queensland government couldn't care less about Cricket Australia's reliance on payment by Indian TV stations.

Worse still, a case of the UK mutation has escaped from hotel quarantine by being transmitted to a hotel cleaner in Brisbane, so now is definitely not a moment at which the Queensland government will be lowering its requirements.

 

[Junaids]

Brisbane has just gone into a 3 Day Initial Lockdown due to the escape of the UK mutant Covid strain.

We have had 13,000 Test since that became known yesterday, and 9 positive results.

It's now just a formality to cancel the Gabba Test.

 

[Buffet]

Cricket Australia controls the Covid protocols for the Sydney Test, because the NSW government effectively has the laxest, lowest standards in Australia regarding Covid suppression or elimination.

The Brisbane Test is different. The Queensland government has the same high standards regarding Covid-safe arrangements as the government of Western Australia, and you can't enter Queensland unless you abide by those regulations.

Cricket Australia has no magical way of easing the rules, because they are government rules. And the Queensland government couldn't care less about Cricket Australia's reliance on payment by Indian TV stations.

Worse still, a case of the UK mutation has escaped from hotel quarantine by being transmitted to a hotel cleaner in Brisbane, so now is definitely not a moment at which the Queensland government will be lowering its requirements.

They should have simply played two tests in either Brisbane or Sydney to avoid this issue. It's poorly handled by CA here.

 

[Rana]

Brisbane has just gone into a 3 Day Initial Lockdown due to the escape of the UK mutant Covid strain.

We have had 13,000 Test since that became known yesterday, and 9 positive results.

It's now just a formality to cancel the Gabba Test.

They won’t cancel it but they will not relax their covid protocols

 

[Junaids]

Brisbane has just gone into a 3 Day Initial Lockdown due to the escape of the UK mutant Covid strain.

We have had 13,000 Test since that became known yesterday, and 9 positive results.

It's now just a formality to cancel the Gabba Test.

Actually, it turns out all 9 cases were contained in hotel quarantine.

So the 3 day total lockdown is because 1 person with the UK strain moved around Greater Brisbane before she tested positive.

That's how seriously the Queensland government takes the elimination of this virus.

And it's why India won't get an exemption, and it's why Cricket Australia will move the Fourth Test to Sydney.

 

[U$ofA]

Actually, it turns out all 9 cases were contained in hotel quarantine.

So the 3 day total lockdown is because 1 person with the UK strain moved around Greater Brisbane before she tested positive.

That's how seriously the Queensland government takes the elimination of this virus.

And it's why India won't get an exemption, and it's why Cricket Australia will move the Fourth Test to Sydney.

I guess this will be a win for everyone. India (no hard quarantine), CA ($$$), Queensland (keeping the protocols).

I am guessing the loser will be GABBA/Queensland Cricket which may lose $$ incoming from CA?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Because they need to play the game they agreed to play.

Reports say CA has already assured Bcci that the players will be allowed to move around and mingle in the hotel as demanded by BCCI. Bcci though asked for a written confirmation.

This was before the lockdown.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

No they wont. Don't forget this is India and BCCI. They will simply walk away. There is a MoU that was signed and CA has to abide.

Don't talk rubbish. When was the last time BCCI walk away? As [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION] said above India will continue this tour and follow the rules while guys like you keep making empty threats and get eggs on their arrogant faces.

It's ok if our players can't follow rules in India and keep infecting others but if we are on a foreign tour we should respect host country's rules. There is a reason IPL was held in UAE and not India. At least look at the number of corona cases in India before pointing fingers at Australia.

 

[Hasan123]

Don't talk rubbish. When was the last time BCCI walk away? As [MENTION=141114]Hasan123[/MENTION] said above India will continue this tour and follow the rules while guys like you keep making empty threats and get eggs on their arrogant faces.

It's ok if our players can't follow rules in India and keep infecting others but if we are on a foreign tour we should respect host country's rules. There is a reason IPL was held in UAE and not India. At least look at the number of corona cases in India before pointing fingers at Australia.

Trust me India will play the test wherever it is played. The only reason it will be moved is because of covid19 cases not because BCCI letters and threats.

 

[Last Monetarist]

I have sympathy with the Indian team's position if they are being forced to do a hard quarantine in Brisbane. I expect though that CA's hands are tied with the Queensland government, especially if cases in Sydney continue to increase.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Trust me India will play the test wherever it is played. The only reason it will be moved is because of covid19 cases not because BCCI letters and threats.

No. You are mistaken. First Bcci has a legal cover in this matter. Secondly they have nothing to lose. CA needs this tour desperately, not BCCI.

You grossly underestimate the influence BCCI yields. If they intended to comply with CA, they wouldn't have sent them a written letter.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I have sympathy with the Indian team's position if they are being forced to do a hard quarantine in Brisbane. I expect though that CA's hands are tied with the Queensland government, especially if cases in Sydney continue to increase.

Then play the next test in Sydney.

CA could have refused to play in Sydney, but played due to political reasons. Now Indians wont be held hostage to that.

 

[MenInG]

Amid concerns over the fourth Test at The Gabba in Brisbane due to mandatory quarantine and tighter bio-security restrictions, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is fully committed to protecting its team. Gavaskar mentioned that players are required to stay in a bubble but the crowds are allowed in the stands despite the curbs on mass gathering at public places. A full crowd of 36,000 per day had been permitted for the final Test. The health scare in the city, however, has left those attendance caps in jeopardy.

The 71-year-old Gavaskar on Friday said that BCCI is correct in ‘protecting its players’ by seeking a quarantine relaxation ahead of the final Test just like Queensland health authorities are entitled to shield their people in the wake of fresh COVID-19 cases in Brisbane.

The BCCI has already written to Cricket Australia for relaxation of hard quarantine in Brisbane and the home board has given verbal assurances. However, a new three-day lockdown in Brisbane has cast a shadow over the game scheduled from January 15.

“The Queensland government is fully entitled to protect its people. Similarly, I believe the BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team. I think that’s something we should never forget,” Gavaskar said during commentary on Channel 7.

“In Sydney, there are people coming to the ground and then going back and having dinner at a restaurant or having a gathering of 20, 30 people in a pub.”

Gavaskar said that the Indian team is not unjustified in demanding that if the players are together at the ground for 10 hours, they should be at least allowed to mingle in the hotel.

“What they’re saying is they should also be allowed to do something similar. You could have a situation where the ball goes into the crowd, somebody from the crowd touches the ball. One can understand that. One can understand why they’re feeling that way,” added Gavaskar.

Earlier, Queensland’s Health Shadow Minister Ros Bates’ comments regarding quarantine guidelines for the fourth Test in Brisbane did not go down too well with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as it felt that the team’s image was shown in poor light.

https://www.cricketcountry.com/news...cci-fully-entitled-to-protect-its-team-965250

 

[TNAmarkFromIndia]

Yes the Bcci will leave. They have nothing to gain or lose.

Why are you trying to pretend that you speak for the BCCI? You're a fan. You don't work for the BCCI. Let the officials make their decision.

 

[leg-side-flick]

They should have simply played two tests in either Brisbane or Sydney to avoid this issue. It's poorly handled by CA here.

Poor handling by CA...

Hard quarantine is pretty bizaare, in hotel you can't meet each other but guys, go ahead and play a test together...

BCCI may be wrong in a number of other places but they are right here in seeking removal of hard quarantine here....

 

[Last Monetarist]

Then play the next test in Sydney.

CA could have refused to play in Sydney, but played due to political reasons. Now Indians wont be held hostage to that.

If cases in Sydney climb considerably over the next few days, I expect that the Queensland government will be averse to compromise and the test would be played in Sydney. Personally, I don't see a scenario where CA play hardball with the BCCI.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Why are you trying to pretend that you speak for the BCCI? You're a fan. You don't work for the BCCI. Let the officials make their decision.

I only said what Bcci has already said in the media.

 

[cricketjoshila]

If cases in Sydney climb considerably over the next few days, I expect that the Queensland government will be averse to compromise and the test would be played in Sydney. Personally, I don't see a scenario where CA play hardball with the BCCI.

Tbh CA handled it poorly. They should have never played in Sydney.

 

[MenInG]

Australia batsman Steve Smith insisted that even though his team would play the fourth Test match against India anywhere they are asked to, they would be happy to play the match at Gabba in Brisbane. Smith’s remarks came at the virtual interaction with the media after the end of play on Day 2 of the third Test in Sydney as Queensland entered into a three-day coronavirus-forced lockdown casting fresh doubts on the fate of the match.

The lockdown was announced less than 24 hours after top cricket board officials from India and Australia were engaged in a discussion on relaxation of hard quarantine measures for the visitors.

Also read: ‘Will rewind and watch it again,’ Ravindra Jadeja hails Steve Smith’s run out as his ‘best effort’

On being asked about the same, Smith, who scored his 27th hundred on Friday, said that he will wait and see what decision is made.

“To my knowledge, not anything is changed from our point of view, we will wait and see and that is not our decision to make, we are the players and we go where we are told and do what we need to do, but we would like to play at the Gabba for sure,” Smith said.

Smith’s 131 helped Australia in posting a decent total of 338 in the first innings. India rode on a half century from Shubman Gill to post 98/2 before the end of play on Day 2. Gill was dismissed for 50, but Cheteshwara Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane ensured that there are no more blemishes on India batting order.

Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city, is scheduled to host the match from January 15, eight days after the state imposed the lockdown after a hotel quarantine worker was detected with the highly transmissible UK strain of COVID-19.

Smith’s views came a day after the BCCI sought relaxation in Brisbane’s hard quarantine protocol.

In a letter to Cricket Australia, the BCCI reminded the host board that the visitors are done with the strict isolation that was agreed upon at the beginning of the tour.While Cricket Australia were ready to allow a capacity crowd of 36,000, the fluid health situation might warrant a change in the spectator policy.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...t-protocols/story-o4PPSSYLHOC7EuGzjMNtrN.html

 

[Hasan123]

No. You are mistaken. First Bcci has a legal cover in this matter. Secondly they have nothing to lose. CA needs this tour desperately, not BCCI.

You grossly underestimate the influence BCCI yields. If they intended to comply with CA, they wouldn't have sent them a written letter.

I’m aware of what power BCCI has, but if they are told to play at Brisbane that is where they will be playing. The only reason the test will be moved is because of the Covid19 cases and not because of BCCI power.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I’m aware of what power BCCI has, but if they are told to play at Brisbane that is where they will be playing. The only reason the test will be moved is because of the Covid19 cases and not because of BCCI power.

Lol. There is nothing like if they are told they will play. It doesn't happen like that. Teams can and will walk away from tours if they want.

You are mistaken if you think along the lines of they will play where they are told to play.

Already CA has given verbal assurances.

 

[Hasan123]

Lol. There is nothing like if they are told they will play. It doesn't happen like that. Teams can and will walk away from tours if they want.

You are mistaken if you think along the lines of they will play where they are told to play.

Already CA has given verbal assurances.

BCCI aren’t walking away from tours. You always stuff like this and then something goes in the BCCI favour so they don’t have to carry out such threat. The game will be moved to Sydney because of the cases in Brisbane. But I can assure you it would not have been moved otherwise no matter how many threats, letters, and agreements the BCCI have made.

 

[cricketjoshila]

BCCI aren’t walking away from tours. You always stuff like this and then something goes in the BCCI favour so they don’t have to carry out such threat. The game will be moved to Sydney because of the cases in Brisbane. But I can assure you it would not have been moved otherwise no matter how many threats, letters, and agreements the BCCI have made.

Lol. BCCI can do what it says, thats why things go their way. You are highly mistaken if you think BCCI gives empty threats.

Not only BCCI, no team or board can be forced to play. Thats the reality.

What you say is contrary to every thing that has been in the media.

 

[Gilly]

Lol. BCCI can do what it says, thats why things go their way. You are highly mistaken if you think BCCI gives empty threats.

Not only BCCI, no team or board can be forced to play. Thats the reality.

What you say is contrary to every thing that has been in the media.

There is nothing more childish than threatening to pull out of a series.

 

[Shoaib88]

There is nothing more childish than threatening to pull out of a series.

Yes there is

 

[Birdman]

There is nothing more childish than threatening to pull out of a series.

Bowling underarm?

 

[Hasan123]

Lol. BCCI can do what it says, thats why things go their way. You are highly mistaken if you think BCCI gives empty threats.

Not only BCCI, no team or board can be forced to play. Thats the reality.

What you say is contrary to every thing that has been in the media.

I know how the BCCI work. Make a threat and something will go in their favour so they don't need to go ahead with such threat.

BCCI will play to fulfill the fixture. It may not be forced but they will play the game.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I know how the BCCI work. Make a threat and something will go in their favour so they don't need to go ahead with such threat.

BCCI will play to fulfill the fixture. It may not be forced but they will play the game.

Their threat matters because they have the ability to make good on it. Ask CSA, how they lost 20mn rands because India only agreed to play a shortened series in 2013. Reason being Lorgat.

CA doesn't want to lose a few millions. So they will make adjustments in the quarantine rules to create a biosecure bubble.

 

[Mobashir]

Commentators were saying it is looking like the 4th test will be played in Brisbane.
Hepefully it does, don't want to see another test in Sydney.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

There is nothing more childish than threatening to pull out of a series.

BCCI won't but self appointed spokesperson of BCCI like this joshila guy will. I have hardly seen him discussing cricket here. He is more interested in business side of cricket and showing off BCCI's power, money etc.

 

[Hasan123]

Their threat matters because they have the ability to make good on it. Ask CSA, how they lost 20mn rands because India only agreed to play a shortened series in 2013. Reason being Lorgat.

CA doesn't want to lose a few millions. So they will make adjustments in the quarantine rules to create a biosecure bubble.

BCCI showing how selfish they are. Wanting to do things that Australian residents can't even during a global pandemic.

 

[TheSultan]

It’s really up to India what they want to be known as. They are throwing around this narrative that this is the best Indian team ever (their delusional coach seems to think they are on par with the 80s WI and 2000s Aus teams!).

If you want to prove that and you find a way to back out of a Gabba test (whatever the reasons), then that says a lot about your ambition and the confidence (or lack of) of your team.

 

[Junaids]

I’m starting to think they don’t want to stay in Sydney - they want to go home.

 

[Mobashir]

BCCI won't but self appointed spokesperson of BCCI like this joshila guy will. I have hardly seen him discussing cricket here. He is more interested in business side of cricket and showing off BCCI's power, money etc.

Was thinking the same this morning!

 

[Junaids]

I think India are cooked.

They have lost 3 of their 4 best fast bowlers, their captain - and best batsman - and now suffered two more injuries today.

I don’t think they want to go to Brisbane where the wicket is so favourable to Australia, but I think now they just want to go home. I think they may try to get the Fourth Test cancelled, by arguing that they can’t risk being quarantined when they get back to India.

 

[MenInG]

he fate of the fourth Test between India and Australia, scheduled between January 15 and 19, is still hanging in balance with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reluctant to compromise on its demand for no hard quarantine in Brisbane.

The BCCI had earlier communicated with Cricket Australia its concerns about the hotel quarantine, with reports stating that players from two different floors cannot come in contact.

However, a source close to the development refuted the reports. "That's not true at all. The protocols in Brisbane will be the same as Sydney. They have their luxurious tea room, their gym etc. And they will hardly be there anyway. They play in Brisbane, or they forfeit," the source told Sportstar.

On Thursday morning, Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced 72-hour restrictions in Brisbane following a positive Covid-19 case that was confirmed as being the UK variant of the coronavirus. That said, Queensland’s chief health officer has approved CA’s Covid safety and quarantine management plans to conduct the fourth Test.

The Indian contingent underwent two weeks of strict quarantine upon their arrival in Down Under, but have since had more freedom while playing matches in Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...wn-coronavirus-uk-variant/article33535132.ece

 

[cricketjoshila]

BCCI showing how selfish they are. Wanting to do things that Australian residents can't even during a global pandemic.

Haven't cricketers all over the world toured in biosecure bubble? BCCI is asking the same.

 

[MenInG]

Acting on the advice of the Queensland Health and the Queensland Government, Cricket Australia and Stadiums Queensland are working together to ensure the safety of patrons attending the Vodafone Brisbane Test on January 15, with a crowd capacity of 50% at The Gabba.

Similar to the process of reducing at crowds at The Gabba to deliver a socially distanced seating plan, the match will now be re-ticketed and current ticket holders will receive a full refund, including all associated costs such as ticket insurance.

Current ticket holders will again be given an exclusive window to repurchase tickets via Ticketek from 3pm AEST on Wednesday January 13 through to 9am AEST on Thursday January 14, with all remaining tickets released thereafter.

Nick Hockley, CA’s Interim CEO, said the ongoing safety of fans, staff, players, broadcast partners and match officials is the number one priority ahead of the fourth Vodafone Test in Brisbane.

“We have been working closely with Queensland Health to ensure our strong biosecurity plans guarantees the fourth Test at The Gabba is played safely,” he said.

“Throughout the season, we have developed a strong track record for a safe and responsible return to sport thanks to our well-established biosecurity protocols, the ongoing support from public health officials and the incredible hard work of so many people across Australian cricket.

“I want to thank the Queensland Government for their cooperation and willingness to working closely with CA and the BCCI so we can deliver the fourth Test as planned, but more importantly delivering on a plan that places the safety and wellbeing of the players, match officials and the wider community as a top priority,” Hockley said.

Stirling Hinchliffe, Queensland Sport Minister, said Queenslanders were looking forward to Australia playing India in the fourth Test at The Gabba.

“The Gabba’s usually fast and bouncy pitch makes it a favourite with fans as Australia’s Test cricket fortress,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“COVID-19 pandemic has made this anything but an ordinary Test to prepare for.

“I want to thank Cricket Australia and the BCCI for working closely with the Chief Health Officer and the Queensland Government to make this a COVID-safe Test.

“With the extraordinary spirit of cooperation behind the scenes, I’m confident we’re going to witness a great Test at the Gabba this week,” he said.

 

[Hasan123]

India are going to play Brisbane. All fake threats from BCCI and Indian players didn't work.

 

[Indiafan]

India are going to play Brisbane. All fake threats from BCCI and Indian players didn't work.

there was no threats except desperate Aussie media crying after their loss in second test. Gullible people just fell for it, Not a single official source ever said this (boycott). They did mention they wanted better conditions.

 

[sharmaji]

Chalo, all the conspiracy theories can be put to rest now.

I hope the match in Brisbane would be as entertaining as the matches so far have been. Aussies will be playing on a pitch that suits their strength but this Indian team is resilient inspite of all the injuries, so a good contest coming up.

 

[cricketjoshila]

India are going to play Brisbane. All fake threats from BCCI and Indian players didn't work.

While Cricket Australia told senior Board of Control for Cricket in India office bearers that players would be able to mingle with teammates in other parts of the hotel, which has been booked out in full for the cricket.

This is the reason. CA booked the full hotel allowed players to mingle and move around the hotel.

 

[Hasan123]

there was no threats except desperate Aussie media crying after their loss in second test. Gullible people just fell for it, Not a single official source ever said this (boycott). They did mention they wanted better conditions.

Cricketjoshila was saying India would boycott the game if it was played at Brisbane.

 

[Hasan123]

While Cricket Australia told senior Board of Control for Cricket in India office bearers that players would be able to mingle with teammates in other parts of the hotel, which has been booked out in full for the cricket.

This is the reason. CA booked the full hotel allowed players to mingle and move around the hotel.

Well CA can't play for a rise in covid19 cases. BCCI should not make threats and then follow the rules anyway. Just follow the rules and keep your mouth shut. BCCI aren't the government in Australia.

 

[princeuk]

I would imagine had india lost the 3rd test then BCCI would still have made a fuss about playing in Brisbane, they realise if australia cant beat a depleted indian side then india stand a good chance at the Gabba.

 

[Indiafan]

I would imagine had india lost the 3rd test then BCCI would still have made a fuss about playing in Brisbane, they realise if australia cant beat a depleted indian side then india stand a good chance at the Gabba.

BCCI never made a fuss about playing, they pointed out that agreed on conditions were changed. Stop believing every media report

 

[Indiafan]

Well CA can't play for a rise in covid19 cases. BCCI should not make threats and then follow the rules anyway. Just follow the rules and keep your mouth shut. BCCI aren't the government in Australia.

once again no one made threats. Stop lying and believing all rumors

 

[Indiafan]

Chalo, all the conspiracy theories can be put to rest now.

I hope the match in Brisbane would be as entertaining as the matches so far have been. Aussies will be playing on a pitch that suits their strength but this Indian team is resilient inspite of all the injuries, so a good contest coming up.

Rain is predicted for 3 days, so might be a bit of a dampner

 

[Hasan123]

once again no one made threats. Stop lying and believing all rumors

Go and read what cricketjoshila was saying. Was talking about India leaving Australia if the game isn't moved. When I told him that would not happen he started talking about BCCI influence. Well BCCI influence has done nothing like i told him.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Well CA can't play for a rise in covid19 cases. BCCI should not make threats and then follow the rules anyway. Just follow the rules and keep your mouth shut. BCCI aren't the government in Australia.

Well CA has to follow and do what they agreed to do of they want BCCI to play.

This shut up think doesn't work with BCCI.

 

[dildilpak]

Rain is predicted for 3 days, so might be a bit of a dampner

Yup, Australia might end up ruing sticking up for Gabba.

 

[Hasan123]

Well CA has to follow and do what they agreed to do of they want BCCI to play.

This shut up think doesn't work with BCCI.

India are playing the test at Brisbane. CA don't need to do anything. BCCI need to not make threats and think they are above Australian government law.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

once again no one made threats. Stop lying and believing all rumors

You quoted the wrong person lol. You should explain this to [MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION].

 

[JaDed]

Let us go to Brisbane , apparently 4 days rain..

 

[sharmaji]

Oh is it? That would be such a let down for Aussies, they were hoping that they would bounce India into submission at Gabba. Nevertheless, having watched the resilience in this Indian team to comeback after that Adelaide debacle, I am confident that India will at least put up a good fight.

Rain is predicted for 3 days, so might be a bit of a dampner

 

[princeuk]

The aussie performance has not been up to scratch, I dont hold much hope for later on in the series either now that captain is under immense pressure.

 

[Hasan123]

You quoted the wrong person lol. You should explain this to [MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION].

What happened to BCCI leaving Australia if they had to play in Brisbane?

 

[Devadwal]

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah, and CEO Hemang Amin all took up the matter with Cricket Australia after the players complained. #AUSvIND
https://t.co/jau1yVjzJW

 

[Devadwal]

Indian team granted access to hotel facilities in Brisbane after BCCI intervention

 

[cricketjoshila]

India are playing the test at Brisbane. CA don't need to do anything. BCCI need to not make threats and think they are above Australian government law.

India are playing after CA changed the rules. Not beforehand.

BCCI will do what it feels is good for its players, doesnt matter which govt.

 

[cricketjoshila]

What happened to BCCI leaving Australia if they had to play in Brisbane?

CA agreed to BCCI conditions.

 

[Indiafan]

What happened to BCCI leaving Australia if they had to play in Brisbane?

Once again, stop lying. The players complained about conditions, CA agreed to the conditions. There was never any threats of leaving or not playing

 

[Hasan123]

Once again, stop lying. The players complained about conditions, CA agreed to the conditions. There was never any threats of leaving or not playing

Cricketjoshila said India will gladly leave Australia.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Cricketjoshila said India will gladly leave Australia.

If conditions were not met. CA met those conditions.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Cricketjoshila said India will gladly leave Australia.

I am pretty sure he doesn't even know what you and that joshila businessman are talking about here.

 

[GenericBrand]

Amid a lot of speculation, the Indian cricket team reached Brisbane on Tuesday and were greeted with a shock as they were asked to stay in a hotel where they were reportedly locked in their rooms and had to clean toilets on their own. Also Read - IND vs AUS 2020-21: Mohammad Siraj Racially Abused at SCG to Virat Kohli Accused of COVID-19 Bio-Bubble Breach, Controversies That Spiced up India's Tour of Australia

As per a report in TOI, a member close to the team revealed the shocking details.

“We are locked up in our rooms, have to make our own beds, clean our own toilets. Food is coming from a nearby Indian restaurant which will be given to us on our floor. We can’t move out of the floor that’s been designated for us.

The entire hotel is empty, but we can’t use any amenities in the hotel including the swimming pool and the gym. All the cafes and restaurants in the hotel are shut,” is how members of the traveling Indian contingent described the hotel premises.

Stating that how will a team suffering from injury concerns recover, the source revealed how the team did not even have the basic amenities and that the hotel was empty.

“But how is a team – struggling with injuries – expected to recover if basic amenities like pool and gym are not allowed? There’s no other guest in the hotel. It’s empty. Then why can’t the players use the amenities,” they added, describing the scenario as “pathetic”.

The source also accused Cricket Australia of not providing what was promised.

“What was promised, by way of facilities, and what’s being provided here are two diametrically opposite things. A lot of things were said earlier during this tour – like, once the mandatory quarantine is over, the players will be comfortable, will be given the necessary amenities, etc.

With the series locked at 1-1, the fourth and final Test starts on January 15 at the Gabba in Brisbane.

https://www.india.com/sports/aus-vs...l-rooms-making-beds-cleaning-toilets-4326461/

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Weird concessions tbh.

They get to mingle in the team room, but on the other hand they practically lose all the benefits of staying at a hotel and can't go out. The players are still very unhappy about this.

If all it took for the Gabba test to go on was allowing teams to 'mingle in the team room' while restricting everything else then it seems like CA/Queensland got the better of the deal.

 

[Last Monetarist]

If that report is true and there's been a misrepresentation of quarantine rules, then it's appalling organization by CA. The Indian players and the BCCI are fully justified to complain.

 

[Napa]

I wonder if the Australian players are also having to abide by the same quarantine as the Indian players. Given that the Indian and Australian players have been in similar conditions since the series began, there is as much threat from the Australian players infecting someone as there is from the Indians.

 

[Giannis]

India should forfeit the match, they can win it back once Australia tours them.

 

[Major]

Then play the next test in Sydney.

CA could have refused to play in Sydney, but played due to political reasons. Now Indians wont be held hostage to that.

and now they are playing in Brisbane.

you went on and on about how India will not play, pull out and so on.

 

[cricketjoshila]

and now they are playing in Brisbane.

you went on and on about how India will not play, pull out and so on.

Do you read the news? If no then do.

CA agreed to all the conditions that Bcci put forward. Only then did India agreed to play.

 

[Devadwal]

Cricket Australia after BCCI intervention has ensured some reapite for the Indian boys. The pool access for example is key to recovery after the Sydney battle. They can use the lift and have access to the GYM as already said. Housekeeping should start from today.

 

[Mamoon]

https://www.skysports.com/cricket/n...test-says-cricket-australia-boss-nick-hockley



https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cric...urth-test-out-of-brisbane/article33493120.ece

India will play in Brisbane and do as they are told. Please get this India is a shhuppapowa out of your thinking and get with reality.

If only your dreams would come true.

 

[charlie007]

I think India are cooked.

They have lost 3 of their 4 best fast bowlers, their captain - and best batsman - and now suffered two more injuries today.

I don’t think they want to go to Brisbane where the wicket is so favourable to Australia, but I think now they just want to go home. I think they may try to get the Fourth Test cancelled, by arguing that they can’t risk being quarantined when they get back to India.

Ha hahahahahahahaha - Definition of egg on face! Keep 'em coming :-D

 

[Rajdeep]

LOL [MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] overdid this fortress Gabba thing and it backfired. As one of my fellow poster mentioned above, this present Australian side had very little to do with the streak. It took an undercook 2nd string Indian to breach the fortress and beat them. It would have been better if both team stayed back in Sydney and played the last 2 tests.