Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Tim Paine, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane
Australian skipper Tim Paine admitted that life inside a bio-bubble may very well be difficult for the Indian group in an alien land with out household however his personal gamers, together with Steve Smith, have additionally endured comparable difficulties because the Indian Premier League within the UAE.
The Indian and Australian groups are as soon as once more in a tough quarantine after new circumstances of UK mutant pressure had been discovered within the Queensland capital. The organisers have offered solely primary amenities to the gamers.
However, Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour stated that one would not want “housekeeping services” to maintain the motivation going earlier than an vital Test match.
Paine’s teammate Mitchell Starc’s spouse and Southern Stars worldwide Alyssa Healy had mocked the Indian group for the alleged complaints about Brisbane quarantine.
“I haven’t seen those comments and frankly speaking never read any comments from the Indian players. It’s been challenging for everyone and more so for them, to be in a different country and more away from their families,” Paine stated.
“I know the difficulties they must be going through and I know Steve Smith and Pat Cummins are in the same shoes as them. It is difficult but haven’t heard anything directly from Indian players,” the house group captain stated.
For Rathour, the issues within the lodge did not for as soon as have an effect on their concentrate on the Test match forward. “We are playing Australia in Australia against one of the best attacks in the world. So I think motivation is there. You don’t need housekeeping or room service to motivate yourself,” the previous Punjab captain stated.
“Of course, these were concerns which were passed on to BCCI, I think the BCCI is in touch with CA to deal with all these things. As far as team is concerned, we are focussed on the game and we are looking forward towards this game.”
