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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.
However, it is expected that the Adelaide Oval will host what will become the first Test.
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.”