India vs Australia 3rd Test: Cricket Australia trolled for hosting match in SCG

The India vs Australia 3rd Test match is set to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from January 7 onwards. Despite a rise in coronavirus cases in Sydney and the urgency expressed by the government there to maintain social distancing, Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday, December 29 that the iconic venue will still be hosting the traditional New Year Test match. Unsurprisingly, Cricket Australia’s decision was heavily criticised by the Australian public, with many believing that the move would put spectators in danger of contracting the contagious disease.

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Cricket Australia face wrath by public for call on India vs Australia 3rd Test venue

As per cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia will be hosting the third India vs Australia 2020 Test match at the SCG. Earlier, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was placed on standby to potentially host the New Year Test, despite recently hosting the Boxing Day Test match. Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s Interim CEO, expressed confidence that they will safely and successfully host the remaining two Tests of what has been a “magnificent men's international programme this summer”.

Apparently, a majority of the cricket-loving Australian public has expressed their displeasure over the venue call. Several of them took to micro-blogging site Twitter and criticised Cricket Australia for the decision. While some believe that a match at the SCG, even with 50 per cent capacity, would put spectators at risk, others argued about heavy rains that are forecast to hit Sydney throughout the scheduled five playing days. Here is a look at some of the fans reacting to Cricket Australia’s call on the third India vs Australia 2020 Test match venue.

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Ajinkya Rahane stars in India vs Australia Boxing Day Test

With the 36-all-out capitulation at the Adelaide Oval fresh in mind, stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane tactically marshalled his troupes in Melbourne to cap a remarkable comeback win for the visitors. The cricketer showed nerves of steel en route to smacking his 12th Test ton in India’s first innings. On Day 4, he backed up his 112-run recital with a run-chase perfection alongside debutant Shubman Gill as India successfully overhauled their 70-run target to bring series to levelling terms.

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