Chris Lynn's girlfriend has stood by the batsman after he caused outrage by asking Cricket Australia to arrange a charter flight from Covid-ravaged India - revealing she is eager for him to come home as soon as possible. Lynn, who is earning about $357,000 playing for the Mumbai Indians, has led calls for Cricket Australia to organise a plane to get players out of India. 'Even if Cricket Australia hire a private jet... why should us Australians allow them back in? Australian Cricketers' Association boss Todd Greenberg confirmed his organisation and Cricket Australia are in talks regarding the prospect of a charter flight, which would require government approval plus significant funds. Sports Minister Richard Colbeck, asked about potential approval for a Cricket Australia charter flight at a time when thousands of Australians are trying to flee India, was coy on Wednesday.

Source: The Nation April 28, 2021 16:52 UTC