It’s Important To Assess Risks Before Signing Up For Overseas T20 Leagues, Says Todd Greenberg

May 6, 2021 at 2:19 PM

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It’s Important To Assess Risks Before Signing Up For Overseas T20 Leagues, Says Todd Greenberg

Todd Greenberg, Australian Cricketers Association chief executive said it’s important to assess risks before signing up for overseas T20 leagues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. IPL 2021 was postponed after positive Covid-19 cases in bio-bubbles.

Todd Greenberg has said Australian cricketers should do due diligence and homework when it comes to assessing risks in overseas T20 leagues at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc.

Australian Cricketers Association chief executive Todd Greenberg
Australian Cricketers Association chief executive Todd Greenberg (Image Credit: Twitter)

Todd Greenberg: Players Should Do Due Diligence And Homework To Assess Risks In Overseas T20 Leagues

The Indian Premier League became the second T20 league after Pakistan Super League to be suspended mid-way in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. IPL 2021 was postponed indefinitely on May 4 after several positive cases were reported in the bio-bubbles of the franchises across India, which is battling a severe second wave of Covid-19 infections.

As many as 14 Australian players along with support staff and commentators (a total of 40-strong contingent) were left stranded in India as Australia shut its borders for all those flying from India at least until May 15. The Australia cricketers who were part of the IPL will head to the Maldives and wait for a connecting flight back home.

“I’m not sure it will create reticence but it will ensure players do their due diligence before they sign agreements,” Todd Greenberg told ESPNcricinfo.

“The world is literally changing before our eyes particularly with Covid and on that side of the world, obviously, those cases are going up exponentially.”

Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson
Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson (Image Credits: Twitter)

While a few Australian players, such Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Josh Philippe, withdrew before IPL-14 began, citing bubble fatigue, the likes of Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, and Andrew Tye pulled out of the event midway and managed to return home before their government closed their border.

“We’re enjoying our freedoms here in Australia. It is a very different place over there. If anything it sends a message to players about making sure you do your homework before making any decisions,” Greenberg added.

The Australian contingent sans Mike Hussey, who has tested positive for the Wuhan virus, has departed for the Maldives via a chartered flight arranged by the BCCI.

Todd Greenberg: Australian Players Will Be Under Stress

Todd Greenberg acknowledged that many members of the Australian contingent may be dealing with anxiety and stress at the moment, but promised help once they return to their country.

“I was at pains to point it out during the week, the public will see our best Australian cricketers as almost superheroes, they’re brilliant athletes, great cricketers, but they’re human beings, some of them are fathers and husbands and they’re under enormous amounts of stress,” Todd Greenberg said.

Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins (File Photo)

“Some deal with it differently. This will probably be an experience they will never forget. We will help them when they come home. Some will cope with it really well, others will need support and counselling and that’s what we’ll do.”

As many as 8 England cricketers reached London on Wednesday and 3 other players will be heading home shortly. England nationals returning from India have to be in compulsory isolation at government-approved hotels.

With the 14th edition of the IPL postponed, Cricket Australia’s interim Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley has said that every arrangement is being made to repatriate the Australian contingent as soon as possible.

He added that Sri Lanka and the Maldives are the two places that have been zeroed in for the Australian contingent to move to from India before they return home since direct flights from India to Australia have been stopped with an eye on the second COVID-19 wave.

There are 38 Australians who are currently in India and the contingent is now likely to move either to the Maldives or Sri Lanka. After May 15, the contingent may then finally move to Australia.

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