Mumbai Indians opener Chris Lynn has requested Cricket Australia to make arrangement for his countrymen plying their trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to get them back home on a private plane immediately after the tournament ends as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc here.
CA contacted the Australian players in India, inquiring about their health and travel plans after the IPL 2021 ends on May 30. Lynn, who is playing in his 2nd season for MI, said he responded by requesting the Australian cricket board to help arrange a flight for the players.
The Australian government announced on Tuesday that it will be suspending flights from India till May 15. Australia will also unveil measures including sending medical supplies to help India fight the Covid-19 wave.
“I texted back that as Cricket Australia make 10per cent of every IPL contract was there a chance we could spend that money this year on a charter flight once the tournament is over?
“I know there are people worse off than us. But we are going from a really tight bubble and are getting vaccinated next week so hopefully the government will let us get home on a private charter.
“We are not asking for shortcuts and we signed up knowing the risks. But it would be great to get home as soon as the event is over,” Lynn told News Corp media.
