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Australia, India to play third Test in Sydney despite safety concerns over coronavirus outbreak
The third Test in Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India will stay at the SCG, after officials were satisfied by the NSW Government’s COVID-19 measures.
Cricket Australia confirmed the decision to keep the New Year’s Test at its traditional venue after several days of meetings that considered the impacts of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.
Cricket Australia’s Interim CEO Nick Hockley said health advice from the NSW Government had informed today’s decision.
“Despite the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am delighted to say Cricket Australia remains on track to deliver the men’s international series as scheduled,” Mr Hockley said.
“We have met regularly over the past week to assess the unfolding…
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