Australia’s strict measures mean the country is still essentially shut from the world with its borders closed even for its citizens stuck abroad. Those fortunate to be able to return home – sportspeople of course are exempted – still have to endure 14-day mandatory hotel quarantine that has remained in place since the early stages of the pandemic.
Like many Aussies, emerging T20 batsman Tim David was faced with a dilemma. After starring in the Pakistan Super League for Lahore Qalandars, the 25-year-old was supposed to return home via hotel quarantine but didn’t want particularly to spend h...