XtraTime Web Desk: The South Australian Government has extended its support towards Cricket Australia by approving CA’s proposal which will facilitate the entry of all the players and support staffs currently touring England. The Australian players and support staffs will be accommodated at Oval Hotel in Adelaide on their return from UK. Players and staff will be permitted to train at the Adelaide Oval during their stay to prepare for the summer ahead.
Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s Interim Chief Executive, said today’s announcement was a significant development in planning for the 2020-21 international season.
“We would like to thank the South Australian Government and the South Australian Cricket Association for approving CA’s proposal for the return of the Australian men’s team,” Hockley said.
“CA is committed to staging a safe and successful summer and today’s agreement with the authorities in South Australia is a positive step towards achieving that.
“International travel in the time of a global pandemic presents many challenges, and we deeply appreciate the efforts of everyone in the SA Government, SACA and CA for working through these in a constructive, cooperative manner.
“There is so much to look forward to this summer, and plenty of work going on behind the scenes to ensure that happens. Today’s announcement will allow the Australian men’s squad to safely stay in Adelaide while also maintaining their training loads for the big season ahead.”
SACA’s Chief Executive Keith Bradshaw said, “We are happy that we are able to assist the Australian men’s cricket team on their return to South Australia and at Adelaide Oval in the Oval Hotel.”
CA remains in productive conversations with state governments regarding arrival and quarantine arrangements for the Indian men’s team, as well as Australian men’s players returning from the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates.