Cricket Australia have confirmed that the first Test between Australia and India scheduled to take place at The Gabba, Brisbane on December 4 has been postponed. Other details surrounding the Test are yet to be determined with priority being given to Philip Hughes funeral which is set to take place on December 3. The funeral is set to take place in Hughes home town of Macksville on Wednesday. Cricket Australia have been in touch with the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Test team, who have been supportive of the move given the nature of the circumstances. These are extraordinary circumstances and we simply couldnt or wouldnt expect our players to be emotionally ready, said James Sutherland, CEO of Cricket Australia. Their welfare is our absolute priority. They are grieving and to expect that they could play a high-pressured, five-day Test match the following day is out of the question. We appreciate the incredible understanding and support of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It has been nothing short of outstanding during these difficult times, said Sutherland in a statement released by Cricket Australia. The rescheduled dates and other logistics have yet to be worked upon by Cricket Australia. We just ask the cricket community for some patience as we work through a range of scenarios in full consultation with the players, the Indian Board, the ICC and our broadcasters, added Sutherland, We know that there are many people who have purchased tickets to the Test match who will be wondering what happens next? Once the situation has been resolved, we will advise them as a priority. Fans should simply hold onto their tickets until further notice.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 12:46:43 +0000
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