Quarantining in Sydney is difficult however we’re not irritated: Ajinkya Rahane

India captain Ajinkya Rahane tried to douse the quarantine controversy on Wednesday, stating that his group 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 studies 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 wouldn’t 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 sequence 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 through which gamers can mingle. Rahane, whereas sidestepping on unconfirmed sequence pull-out threats, made it clear that the main focus is on the Test match beginning tomorrow on the SCG.
Players can’t be faulted for feeling a bit jaded contemplating they’ve been in Australia for the previous seven weeks shifting 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 how one can deal with it and we’re ready for any form 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.
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“First thing first, we are not complaining on anything and we are just focussed on the game. Just want to start well.”
While he was repeating the identical reply for all of the quarantine-related queries, he evaded the query in regards to the group returning residence 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 group chief.
As per sources, the BCCI and CA high brass are at present engaged in a dialogue on attainable 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.