Despite Test win in Sri Lanka, England scuffling with bubble life

England secured a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the first Test on Monday however there will probably be solely muted celebrations on the vacationers’ lodge as life in a bio-secure bubble continues to take a heavy toll, stated Jonny Bairstow.
Bairstow hit the successful runs on the Galle International Stadium as England claimed the primary of the two-match collection, however gamers have little possibility however to have a good time again at their lodging close to the bottom, the place they’re hunkered down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It is something that does take its toll because you’re going from a hotel to a cricket ground and back to the hotel,” he stated.
The gamers needed to quarantine of their lodge rooms after arriving in Sri Lanka and return damaging COVID-19 checks earlier than being allowed to begin their pre-test preparations.
“Unfortunately, the guys are not able to see their families, their kids, wives, girlfriends over long periods of time, which is tricky as well,” stated Bairstow.
“I used to be completely satisfied that the Christmas break got here spherical as a result of I believe I’d had about six nights at house from the start of August till Christmas. I’m not going to lie about it, it’s powerful.
”Trying to create a household environment among the many gamers and workers was key, he stated, including that that they had spent quite a lot of time enjoying video video games.
“That’s huge, it’s massive, I think the lads have become addicted to Call of Duty,” he stated.“But it is at times like this when you have something to celebrate that you miss those who support you the most.”