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Title: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 19, 2021, 06:34:40 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/19/cricket-england-logistical-headaches-india-placed-on-covid-red-list (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/19/cricket-england-logistical-headaches-india-placed-on-covid-red-list)
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SD on April 19, 2021, 06:43:38 PM
I would be surprised were there not to be en exemption for those coming here over the summer to play international cricket.   
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Jimbo on April 19, 2021, 07:16:01 PM
Elite sportspeople have had the run of the UK during all but the strictest of the lockdowns so don't see this being any different.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SD on April 19, 2021, 08:40:52 PM
Elite sportspeople have had the run of the UK during all but the strictest of the lockdowns so don't see this being any different.

I am not sure it is quite like that.  The price paid for last summer's International summer was the biosecure bubbles.  Lock down was tough but I was at least able to see my immediate family in a way that a lot of professional athletes were not.

There are cases like this where the ability to play professional sport has come at a heavy cost to family life

https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/123838715/i-havent-seen-my-son-yet-why-jake--ball-is-quitting-wales-rugby-to-return-to-australia
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Manormanic on April 19, 2021, 08:45:56 PM
Nope, there will not be an exemption on this one.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Jeff Navarro on April 20, 2021, 09:23:50 AM
India still planning to arrive in UK on May 31 according to what I read. They’ll do that one off test with New Zealand. Then they stay in uk until the start of the 5 test series.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 20, 2021, 09:27:13 AM
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-confident-that-summer-schedule-will-survive-despite-india-joining-covid-19-red-list-1259867 (https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-confident-that-summer-schedule-will-survive-despite-india-joining-covid-19-red-list-1259867)
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 20, 2021, 09:53:53 AM
it'll survive...

all about monies
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SouthpawMark on April 20, 2021, 10:37:37 AM
India should be banned from touring until they have their COVID numbers under control. They should also be punished for the idiocy they showed during the recent ODI series, when they went from playing behind closed doors to allowing 50,000 unmasked supporters in to the stadiums during a pandemic. Typical arrogance shown by the BCCI.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Jimbo on April 20, 2021, 10:44:56 AM
Suspect that had more to do with the Indian government than the BCCI, pure populism to keep people on side with the ruling party.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Wozaboxa on April 20, 2021, 01:01:06 PM
India still planning to arrive in UK on May 31 according to what I read. They’ll do that one off test with New Zealand. Then they stay in uk until the start of the 5 test series.

You'd assume they would quarantine and be tested before setting a single foot near a stadium. In Truth though the ECB should cancel it.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: LockieEP on April 20, 2021, 02:58:12 PM
Suspect that had more to do with the Indian government than the BCCI, pure populism to keep people on side with the ruling party.

Aren't there elections soon?
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: InternalTraining on April 20, 2021, 04:43:15 PM
India should be banned from touring until they have their COVID numbers under control. They should also be punished for the idiocy they showed during the recent ODI series, when they went from playing behind closed doors to allowing 50,000 unmasked supporters in to the stadiums during a pandemic. Typical arrogance shown by the BCCI.

This actually happened?

It'd be a shame if tourneys have to be cancelled.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 21, 2021, 06:03:06 AM
This actually happened?

It'd be a shame if tourneys have to be cancelled.

Should really be cancelled. Sport isn't above the nation but money will talk.. although, tbf... as long as the bubbles are done properly and not just pandered too then there is no reason why not
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 21, 2021, 11:57:14 AM
https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-appeals-citizens-to-follow-covid-19-protocols-maintain-social-distancing-watch-2417903
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SouthpawMark on April 21, 2021, 02:41:59 PM
https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-appeals-citizens-to-follow-covid-19-protocols-maintain-social-distancing-watch-2417903

It’s a shame that particular horse has already bolted.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 21, 2021, 05:59:12 PM
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/56822504 (https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/56822504)
Livingstone pulls out of IPL!
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Batoff on April 21, 2021, 06:30:23 PM
AJ is like Slow Sports News!
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SouthpawMark on April 21, 2021, 07:52:45 PM
Ed Genius Smith has been sacked...
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: Jimbo on April 21, 2021, 08:05:05 PM
Anyone heard of this new virus they're talking about? 😂
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 21, 2021, 09:45:06 PM
I thought these are breaking news! 😀😀
No, just wanted you guys views...
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: SouthpawMark on April 22, 2021, 07:56:30 AM
I thought these are breaking news! 😀😀
No, just wanted you guys views...

I can honestly say I have no view on it.
Title: Re: What now?
Post by: AJ2014 on April 22, 2021, 03:11:35 PM
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/covid-19-ms-dhoni-s-parents-hospitalised-support-has-been-set-up-says-csk-coach-stephen-fleming-1260399 (https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/covid-19-ms-dhoni-s-parents-hospitalised-support-has-been-set-up-says-csk-coach-stephen-fleming-1260399)