Image Source : PTI File picture of Ajinkya Rahane (centre) with Team India coach Ravi Shastri.
India captain Ajinkya Rahane tried to douse the quarantine controversy on Wednesday, stating that his staff is “not annoyed” with strict bio-safety protocols however conceded that it was “challenging” to be confined when life exterior their five-star facility right here appears to be “normal”.
There have been unconfirmed media stories that the Indian contingent has been sad with the quarantine protocols in Sydney the place they’ve been confined to resort and even stricter guidelines issued for venue of the fourth Test Brisbane, the place they would not even transfer out of their respective rooms.
“We are not at all annoyed but yes there are some challenges in quarantine as life in Sydney is completely normal. We are not at all annoyed and we know what’s our priority here,” the Indian captain made it clear whereas fielding a collection of questions on the eve of the third Test right here.
It is known that the Queensland resort can have an IPL like bio-bubble by which gamers can mingle. Rahane, whereas sidestepping on unconfirmed collection pull-out threats, made it clear that the main target is on the Test match beginning tomorrow on the SCG.
Players cannot be faulted for feeling a bit jaded contemplating they’ve been in Australia for the previous seven weeks transferring from one bubble to a different however the skipper stated the brand new regular must be embraced.
“We all are ready and we need to play some good cricket. We know that life in Sydney is regular however gamers are caught of their rooms which is okay. We know find out how to deal with it and we’re ready for any sort of state of affairs.
“It’s about being in the moment and playing some good cricket,” stated India’s hero of eight-wicket victory in Melbourne.
“First factor first, we aren’t complaining on something and we’re simply focussed on the sport. Just need to begin nicely.
“While he was repeating the identical reply for all of the quarantine-related queries, he evaded the query in regards to the staff returning house after the completion of the third Test in Sydney.
“We as players are just focussing on this Test match and management, they will take the decision. For us, it’s all about giving our best on the field. Test match is starting tomorrow and we want to do well as a team and win the Test match,” stated the non-controversial staff chief.
As per sources, the BCCI and CA prime brass are at the moment engaged in a dialogue on potential relaxations that the gamers can get in Queensland.
“If players are together in the field then how can they just be confined to the rooms on coming back to the hotel. At least they can interact with each other and have meals together in the evening,” a BCCI supply stated.
