Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie returned from England and is self-isolating after England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) suspended all professional cricket till May 28.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Veteran pacer Jason Gillespie self isolates after returning from England
Gillespie, who is also the English county club Sussex's head coach took to Twitter and posted a series of tweets revealing that he is in isolation for the next two weeks after returning to home.
"Due to current events it was decided by @SussexCCC and myself that it would be best if I was back home in Australia. Hence I am now home and in isolation for the next 2 weeks. Having just been o/s, I urge everyone to please stay at home. It is the ONLY option for all of us," Gillespie tweeted.
Due to current events it was decided by @SussexCCC and myself that it would be best if I was back home in Australia. Hence I am now home and in isolation for the next 2 weeks.Having just been o/s, I urge everyone to please stay at home. It is the ONLY option for all of us. ☮️
— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) March 22, 2020
Our club @SussexCCC have been amazing looking after all our players and staff. We cut short our pre season trip to Cape Town and the clubs absolute priority has always been staff and players that were home and away. Our club has strong leadership with Rob Andrew at the helm.
Our club @SussexCCC have been amazing looking after all our players and staff. We cut short our pre season trip to Cape Town and the clubs absolute priority has always been staff and players that were home and away.Our club has strong leadership with Rob Andrew at the helm. 👍🏽 https://t.co/0bhSMgijhG
— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) March 22, 2020
The ECB on Friday suspended all professional cricket amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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