The current pandemic situation and norms in Australia are still serious. The movement of people is restricted, and all the travelers have to undergo mandatory quarantine. The Indian Women’s team recently toured Australia and had to complete a 14-day hard quarantine period before being allowed to train.
Many English cricketers have been apprehensive about touring Australia for the Ashes due to such stern rules. Stuart Broad was also skeptical about the norms and called on the authorities to create a good environment for the players during the tour.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Stuart Broad wrote:
He continued:
Some English players are likely to skip the Ashes, but senior pace bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson will most likely be available for the team.
I am working tirelessly to get fit for the Ashes: England pacer Stuart Broad
Broad is currently recovering from an injury he suffered during the Test series against India. The right-arm pacer revealed that he is working tirelessly to get match-fit before the Ashes.
On the selection of the Ashes squad and his opinion on players opting out, Stuart Broad wrote:
He continued:
The Ashes series commences on December 8. There is still some time left for that. Cricket fans will be hoping the situation in Australia improves soon and England can go in with a full-strength squad in December to produce some high-quality cricket.
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