In an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19 and protect the December 17 start date for the pink-ball Test against India, South Australia introduced the most rigorous lockdown protocols in the country.
The South Australia (SA) government brought in the harshest lockdown conditions in the country in an effort to contain a developing Covid-19 outbreak situation as well as preserve the chances to host the pink-ball Adelaide Oval Test against India from December 17.
Cricket Australia maintains an optimistic outlook regarding the first Test staying in Adelaide, bolstered by the fact that only two new infections were recorded on Wednesday.
As a strategic move, CA relocated the Adelaide Strikers and other athletes out of South Australia, while moving players from Western Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania to New South Wales.
Professor Nicola Spurrier, SA's chief health officer, urged citizens to remain indoors to prevent a surge in cases over the next two weeks, suggesting that following these rules is the only way to ensure a normal Christmas holiday.
Reflecting on the upcoming series, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood noted that the usual preparation of bowling red-ball overs during Shield matches was missing this year. To compensate, he plans to refine his technique in the nets, expressing confidence that the team will transition from the T20 format to the Adelaide Test ready to perform at their peak.