A report in The Daily Mail revealed how English players face being away from their families for a massive four months this winter. England’s all-format stars will have to stay away from their families from September, when the T20 World Cup starts, until mid-January when the Ashes comes to an end.
Reacting to the news, Kevin Pietersen came out in support of the players, explaining how traveling with families has become even more important for cricketers during the current climate.
The publication earlier revealed how the prospect of staying away from their families has made England players increasingly anxious.
With the Australian government closing borders for overseas travelers to limit the spread of COVID-19, it is unclear whether England players will get permission to travel with their families by the time the Ashes comes around.
England players have expressed reservations about travel constraints
England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler was asked whether he expected to travel with his family to Australia later this year, and the 30-year-old admitted he didn’t have an answer.
However, he conceded being away from his family would be a huge challenge if it came down to it.
With the Ashes tour still several months away, Cricket Australia has time to lobby on the ECB’s behalf.
Only time will tell whether England’s players can travel with their families and the subsequent repercussions it has on their squad in the event they aren’t able to.
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