Australia secures $50 million loan as safety cover for India Tests: Report

CA stood down more than 200 staff on 20 per cent pay until the end of June with chief executive Kevin Roberts fearing they might run out of money by August if the drastic cuts were not made

Cricket Australia (CA) has secured a loan of $50 million, an upfront payment as part of a larger $200 million credit, which it has sought to cover the losses if India fail to tour the country later this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
 
According to a report published in 'The Sydney Morning Herald', stakeholders have been informed that the loan with the Commonwealth Bank is a "done deal".
 
However, it raised fresh questions about the governing body's decision to stand down 80 per cent of its staff last month due to financial crisis.
 
CA stood down