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NSW Cricket Test game sparks controversy as COVID cases rise in Sydney
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has revealed he would not take his elderly relatives to the New Year’s cricket Test in Sydney even though he is happy to see the game go ahead.
Key points:
- Cricket Australia announced the Test would go ahead at the SCG next week, despite quarantine measures required for Queensland players
- The decision was made before the rise in cases today in NSW
- Some experts argue the Test should be cancelled because of the risk of the virus spreading
His comments come as a leading epidemiologist argues the cricket match should be cancelled entirely.
Cricket Australia announced late last night the SCG would host the third Test next Thursday, despite Queensland requiring players to quarantine when they are not…
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