The Australian men’s team’s one-day international series against New Zealand, beginning on Friday at the SCG, will be played in empty stadiums as part of measures implemented by Cricket Australia to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
“We have taken strong action today in the face of an unprecedented public health issue,” Roberts said. “We believe this is the right decision to minimise the risk of public exposure to the coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic on Thursday. Changes are also likely for the Jaguares’ upcoming home matches against the Stormers on March 21 and Rebels on April 4.
wutube It’ll be just like playing Sheffield Shield.
wutube Closed SCG?
wutube I hope record crowd will attend Aust V Newzeland. People always show lot of interest between these 2 Nebour countries. I think Australia & Newzeland are as same level like India & Pakistan. Means coconut, Black from outside and white from inside.
wutube And the Hobart one too.
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