Sydney Test to go ahead as planned: Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia (CA) remains committed to hosting the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) despite a rise in COVID-19 cases over the last week. The sudden outbreak has prompted other states to close their borders with New South Wales. 

Cricket Australia's interim CEO, Nick Hockley, confirmed that the board has ample time to address the health situation. "The third Vodafone Test is more than two-and-a-half weeks away, which provides us with time to assess the evolving public health situation on the northern beaches of Sydney." - Hockley said in a statement. 

He further stated that CA remains optimistic of hosting the Sydney Test as per schedule. The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will host the third Test between India and Australia. 

"We have made no changes to our schedule and our preference remains to play the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Cricket Australia has developed a solid track record of delivery throughout this most challenging of summers and will continue to make appropriate and proportionate decisions in consultation with our biosecurity team, governments, state & territory associations, the Australian Cricketers' Association, our partners and venues." - he added. 

[Cricket Australia input]