Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had imposed travel restrictions on its citizens returning home if people have been in India for 14 days before flying back. He also specified privileges won’t be given to Australian players in India. This is why Rajasthan Royals pacer Andrew Tye left IPL and took a flight in the nick of time to avoid getting locked out of his own country.
Australian Cricketers’ Association and Cricket Australia in a joint statement said “CA and the ACA respect the decision of the Australian Government to pause travel from India until at least May 15 and will not seek exemptions.” Cricket Australia said that they would work with BCCI to get their players back.
After the immediate suspension of IPL, players, coaches, commentators of different countries have started to leave India for their respective home countries. Australia not ready to give any leeway, according to sources, “players may stay in India or might head to some other country for two weeks until the ban lifts on May 15th”.
Here is a post confirming the same :
On the IPL being suspended & Australian players: Prime Minister Scott Morrison has previously said there won't be exceptions for them. Players will have to stay in India until travel ban lifts or travel to another country for two weeks before coming back to Australia. #IPL2021
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) May 4, 2021
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Also, there are reports from sources that BCCI has zeroed in on two countries. Among those two, it would be Sri-Lanka or Maldives.
Cricket Australia CEO said the BCCI has been extremely cooperative regarding the whole situation. BCCI has identified Sri Lanka and Maldives, where they'll look to fly the Australian players. This movement could happen in the next 2-3 days. (To Press).
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2021
Former Australia player turned commentator Michael Slater, stranded in the Maldives criticized the ban on arrivals from India, saying Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has “blood” on his hands.
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Here is what he wanted to say :
If our Government cared for the safety of Aussies they would allow us to get home. It's a disgrace!! Blood on your hands PM. How dare you treat us like this. How about you sort out quarantine system. I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect
— Michael Slater (@mj_slats) May 3, 2021
BCCI has ensured the safe and secure passage of all the players and participants involved in IPL.
