Cricket Australia are sticking to plans for the third Test against India in Sydney despite virus woes there. The Test is due be held from January 7, and Cricket Australia interim chief Nick Hockley said contingency plans are in place, but "our preference remains Sydney Cricket Ground." There are concerns about state border closures. If the Sydney clash goes ahead a problem could be getting players to Brisbane for the final Test after Queensland state announced yesterday it was effectively closing its border to Sydney. Or they could return to Adelaide, where Australia won the first Test, or two in Brisbane.

Source: The Standard December 20, 2020 19:12 UTC