The crowd limit for the third Test between India and Australia, beginning here from Thursday, has been reduced to 25 per cent of the SCG’s seating capacity on advice of the New South Wales Government after fresh Covid-19 cases were recorded in the city.
Approximately 9500 people would be allowed to watch the game with the series currently locked at 1-1. The SCG has a seating capacity of about 38,000.
“Reducing the capacity of the venue is crucial in achieving social distancing requirements, and we sincerely thank ticket-holders for their patience, as we process refunds today, reconfigure the SCG seating plan to deliver these social distancing measures and go back on sale,” Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement.
Pattinson out
Australian pacer James Pattinson was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against India due to bruised ribs, the home team’s cricket board said in a statement.
“Fast bowler James Pattinson has been ruled out of our Australian squad for the third #AUSvIND Vodafone Test with bruised ribs,” said Cricket Australia (CA).
A replacement has not been named for Pattinson, who got injured after a fall at home.
“He will not be replaced in the squad and will be assessed further ahead of the Brisbane Test match,” CA added.