Cricket Australia Trolled For Hosting Match In SCG

The India vs Australia third Test match is ready to be performed on the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 7 onwards. Despite an increase in coronavirus instances in Sydney and the urgency expressed by the federal government there to take care of social distancing, Cricket Australia introduced on Tuesday, December 29 that the long-lasting venue will nonetheless be internet hosting the standard New Year Test match. Unsurprisingly, Cricket Australia’s determination was closely criticised by the Australian public, with many believing that the transfer would put spectators at risk of contracting the contagious illness.

As per cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia shall be internet hosting the third India vs Australia 2020 Test match on the SCG. Earlier, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was positioned on standby to probably host the New Year Test, regardless of not too long ago internet hosting the Boxing Day Test match. Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s Interim CEO, expressed confidence that they are going to safely and efficiently host the remaining two Tests of what has been a “magnificent men’s international programme this summer”.

Apparently, a majority of the cricket-loving Australian public has expressed their displeasure over the venue name. Several of them took to micro-blogging web site Twitter and criticised Cricket Australia for the choice. While some consider {that a} match on the SCG, even with 50 per cent capability, would put spectators in danger, others argued about heavy rains which are forecast to hit Sydney all through the scheduled 5 enjoying days. Here is a take a look at a few of the followers reacting to Cricket Australia’s name on the third India vs Australia 2020 Test match venue.