Former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid does not agree with the ECB’s bio-secure environment idea. He finds it unrealistic and thinks that it will be impossible for everyone to play cricket like this with the kind of calendar available.
‘Unrealistic’ idea by ECB
England Cricket Board is keen to resume international cricket at home in a bio-secure environment. The Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid is not convinced with the idea and said, “It is a bit unrealistic to have things at the level, the ECB is talking about. Obviously, the ECB is very keen to conduct these series because they have had no other cricket….”. Dravid explained how creating a bubble-like this, would be of no help in future. “Even if they are potentially able to create a bubble and manage it in that way, I think it will be impossible for everyone to do it with the kind of calendar that we have, with the travelling that you do on tours and the number of people involved.”
Dravid, who was seen in a webinar conducted in support of YUVA, a non-profit organisation raised a valid question. He said, “In case of the bio-bubble, you do all the testing, the quarantine and then on day two of the Test match, what if one player tests positive? What happens then? The rules, as they stand now, will see the Public Health Department coming in and putting everyone in quarantine.”
The crowd will be missed
Speaking about cricket’s future in the COVID affected world, Dravid said, “We’re going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn’t cancelled.”
He added that professional players would adjust and deal with the modified situation. But it will not be easy for them to play without a crowd. “Players love to perform in front of a crowd, engage with their fans and that adds incredible complexity to a sport. I think that’s what a player will definitely miss. There is a personal self-satisfaction when you perform in front of a large crowd.”
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