Indian women’s schedule for Australia tour may change

SYDNEY, August 25: The Indian women’s cricket team’s schedule for the upcoming tour of Australia could be changed due to border restrictions and COVID-19 lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne, according to a news report.
India and Australia are set to face off in all three formats starting next month.
The program features three one-day internationals, as many Twenty20 internationals and a historic day-night test match on the WACA pitch. The series is set to begin with the first ODI in Sydney on September 19, before moving to Melbourne and Perth.
“But the ongoing closures in Sydney and Melbourne as well as state border closures make this unlikely,” cricket.co.au reported.
“Cricket Australia is currently discussing with government authorities how, where and when the seven matches can be played.
“… an announcement expected shortly regarding changes to the seven-match schedule,” the report added. Cricket Australia had said it was monitoring the situation.
“Due to the current challenges of COVID, Cricket Australia will continue to monitor the situation across the country and consider whether or not to make decisions regarding rescheduling or relocating matches in a timely manner,” he said last week.
The Indian team is due to leave for Australia on Sunday. All international arrivals must undergo a two-week quarantine, according to COVID-19 protocols in Australia.
Australian players are also expected to self-quarantine ahead of the series if matches are scheduled in another state. (PTI)