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On Thursday, May 6, Cricket Australia confirmed that all the Australian players, coaches, match officials, and commentators have been safely transported from India and are on the way to their home via the Maldives after the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Cricket Australia tweeted the joint statement of Cricket Australia and Australian Cricketers’ Association, “We can confirm that Australian players, coaches, match officials, and commentators have been safely transported from India and are en route to the Maldives.
The Australians will remain in the Maldives until the conclusion of the travel pause pertaining to flights from India to Australia. As previously stated, CA and the ACA are not seeking an exemption from the Australian Government.
CA and the ACA extend their sincere thanks to the Board of control for Cricket in India for their responsiveness in moving the Australians from India to the Maldives less than two days after the decision to indefinitely postpone the Indian Premier League.
Mike Hussey remains in India having tested positive for COVID-19. Mike is experiencing mild symptoms and is in the care of his IPL franchise, the Chennai Super Kings.
“CA and the ACA will work closely with the BCCI to ensure Mike’s safe return to Australia when it is safe to do so.” Joint statement by CA and ACA.
Official Update | We can confirm that Australian players, coaches, match officials and commentators have been safely transported from India and are en route to the Maldives. pic.twitter.com/mZQT2RlvBv
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 6, 2021
The Indian Premier League 2021 has been suspended indefinitely due to a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases among the players of different IPL franchises. To safeguard the health of players and supporting staff, this decision had been taken.