Corona: Border seal in Australia, suspense on Team India’s tour

India’s Australian tour was to begin with the T20 series in October and end with the Test series in December. In the meantime, the T20 World Cup is to start from October 18.

The Australian government’s decision to keep its border closed for the next six months due to the corona virus (COVID-19) epidemic may have an impact on future visits to India. According to the Future Tour Program (FTP), India has to visit Australia later this year.

Crisis cloud on Australian tour of India

India’s Australian tour was to begin with the T20 series in October and end with the Test series in December. In the meantime, the T20 World Cup is to start from October 18, but due to the global health crisis, its future has also been clouded with uncertainty.

16 people died in Australia

In Australia, more than 2000 people have been infected with Kovid-19 while 16 people have died, due to which the government has closed the borders of the country. Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI may have to come up with an alternative plan due to this epidemic.

Cricket calendar will go wrong

However, the BCCI is yet to take a final decision on this phase of the IPL and the international calendar is also a matter of concern as it includes Sri Lanka (ODIs and T20s), Zimbabwe tour, Asia Cup (T20) and England against England The cricket series of the ball is included.

The six-month travel ban means that no team will be allowed to enter Australia for the upcoming tournament, which includes the T20 World Cup and Indian team tour.

Traveling will be fatal

A senior BCCI official, aware of this, told PTI on the condition of anonymity, ‘It is too early to say anything at this time. It is probably a six-month travel permit. If the situation comes under control then it can be reduced.

But those who have an idea of ​​the FTP calendar, admitted that in such a situation, the practical problem may be in the T20 series which will start in October which also includes Australia and England. Another BCCI source said, “If the international travel ban continues for six months, it will become a logistical nightmare. At least for the T20 series which will be before the T20 World Cup.

He said, ‘Making visas and tickets will be very challenging. Not only Australia, England also have to visit India for the white ball series in September. In Britain, things will be normal only when players will be allowed to travel. These are big questions.