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First Test unlikely to go ahead as Indian cricket team cancels travel to Brisbane | First Test unlikely to go ahead as Indian cricket team cancels travel to Brisbane |
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India’s cricket squad are remaining in Adelaide in another indication that the postponed first Test against Australia will not go ahead in Brisbane. | India’s cricket squad are remaining in Adelaide in another indication that the postponed first Test against Australia will not go ahead in Brisbane. |
The tourists were due to fly to Brisbane on Monday, but have put off travelling until the venue and dates for the first Test have been confirmed. | The tourists were due to fly to Brisbane on Monday, but have put off travelling until the venue and dates for the first Test have been confirmed. |
It is expected that Adelaide will now host the first Test of the series, which may be brought forward to start earlier in the week, allowing a second Test to be played in Brisbane before the Boxing Day clash in the third match of the series at the MCG. | |
Cricket Australia is yet to announce its rescheduling plans after postponing the Gabba Test, originally slated to start on Thursday, as cricketers continue to mourn the death of Phillip Hughes. | Cricket Australia is yet to announce its rescheduling plans after postponing the Gabba Test, originally slated to start on Thursday, as cricketers continue to mourn the death of Phillip Hughes. |
The four-Test series was delayed so players could attend Hughes’ funeral on Wednesday at Macksville High School. | The four-Test series was delayed so players could attend Hughes’ funeral on Wednesday at Macksville High School. |
No announcement has been made as to whether the game will go ahead this week, be rescheduled for later in summer or abandoned. | No announcement has been made as to whether the game will go ahead this week, be rescheduled for later in summer or abandoned. |
Late on Sunday, the tourists were still intending to travel to Brisbane the following day. | Late on Sunday, the tourists were still intending to travel to Brisbane the following day. |
The change of plans suggests they are no longer working on the assumption a match will start at the Gabba later this week. | The change of plans suggests they are no longer working on the assumption a match will start at the Gabba later this week. |
Cricket Australia and its Indian counterpart are still discussing the issue, trying to make room in a packed schedule leading up to the one-day World Cup. | Cricket Australia and its Indian counterpart are still discussing the issue, trying to make room in a packed schedule leading up to the one-day World Cup. |
The next round of Sheffield Shield games also remain up in the air, with players in the three games expected to be in New South Wales for Hughes’s funeral. | The next round of Sheffield Shield games also remain up in the air, with players in the three games expected to be in New South Wales for Hughes’s funeral. |
Australia’s Test squad travelled to Sydney following Hughes’s death. The players have now returned to their home towns and the next time they come together will be for Hughes’s service. | Australia’s Test squad travelled to Sydney following Hughes’s death. The players have now returned to their home towns and the next time they come together will be for Hughes’s service. |
Captain Michael Clarke, a close friend of Hughes who wiped away tears to make an emotional statement on behalf of the team on Saturday, has already arrived in the NSW town of Macksville. | Captain Michael Clarke, a close friend of Hughes who wiped away tears to make an emotional statement on behalf of the team on Saturday, has already arrived in the NSW town of Macksville. |
Indian management are making plans to ensure their players are able to attend the service. | Indian management are making plans to ensure their players are able to attend the service. |
Tickets sales have been suspended for the Gabba Test, with Cricket Australia working through a range of scenarios with players, the Indian board, the ICC and its TV broadcasters. | Tickets sales have been suspended for the Gabba Test, with Cricket Australia working through a range of scenarios with players, the Indian board, the ICC and its TV broadcasters. |
Australian Cricketers’ Association chief Alastair Nicholson asked for patience on Saturday regarding the uncertainty. | Australian Cricketers’ Association chief Alastair Nicholson asked for patience on Saturday regarding the uncertainty. |
“The players are going through a grieving process and they must be afforded the opportunity to do so. As anyone can appreciate, this process doesn’t run according to a clock or a calendar,” Nicholson said. | “The players are going through a grieving process and they must be afforded the opportunity to do so. As anyone can appreciate, this process doesn’t run according to a clock or a calendar,” Nicholson said. |
“This is a unique situation and a unique response is required.” | “This is a unique situation and a unique response is required.” |
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