Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise, says Marnus Labuschagne

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne has admitted that being neglected on the IPL public sale turned out to be a “blessing in disguise” within the gentle of the rising COVID-19 instances in India.
The 26-year-old, who discovered no consumers on the IPL auctions in February, expressed concern for his compatriots that includes within the ongoing profitable league in India.
“It certainly looks like it (missing out on the IPL) was a blessing in disguise ,” Labuschagne was quoted as saying by ‘PA Media.’
“I might like to have performed within the IPL, it’s an excellent match. But there’s at all times two sides to the coin. If I used to be within the IPL, I might have been away and to win a Shield is one thing that doesn’t come round usually.
“Secondly, you look at the conditions in India now and it’s not looking great,” Labuschagne, who has linked up with county cricket membership Glamorgan, added.
India is reeling beneath the second wave of the pandemic with instances rising by over 3 lakh on a regular basis, a disaster compounded by scarcity of some essential medicines and oxygen provides.
The Australian authorities has suspended all direct passenger flights from India till May 15 because of the spike in COVID-19 instances in India.
The IPL league matches will finish on May 23, adopted by the qualifiers (May 25, 28) and eliminator (May 26) and the ultimate (May 30) — all scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad.
Labuschagne additionally revealed {that a} majority of Australian gamers aren’t feeling unsafe within the IPL bio-bubble however are involved about returning again Down Under.
“You clearly really feel for them. But I haven’t spoken to too many guys which can be feeling unsafe.
“It’s more about getting back into Australia and what does that look like. I just hope that they stay safe and get back to Australia safely whenever they do,” he added.
The concern of being locked out of their very own nation drove the likes of bowlers Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa to take an early flight again to Australia.
However, Australian umpire Paul Reiffel’s makes an attempt at leaving hit a useless finish owing to his nation’s suspension of air journey with India.