Howzat for repatriation

CRICKETERS flying back to Australia from COVID-ravaged India won’t take the place of others seeking to return, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, revealing the NSW government has been compelled to accommodate them.

Players and coaches participating in the Indian Premier League fled to the Maldives after the T20 tournament was suspended because of the worsening crisis.

They are expected to return to Australia in coming days.

Mr Morrison, when asked about whether the cricketers had asked for special dispensation, insisted on Sunday no one would miss out because of the players’ repatriation.