Australian cricket great Shane Warne on Tuesday questioned the medical exemption granted to world No. 1 men’s singles tennis player Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open.
Shane Warne questions Novak Djokovic’s medical exemption: Shamed as Victorian (Reuters Photo)
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Cricket legend Shane Warne has weighed in on the visa drama surrounding Novak Djokovic’s entry into Australia, saying he was embarrassed by the controversy. Warne said he wanted answers to some basic questions such as whether the Serbian tennis star attended public events despite the Covid-19 infection and who actually granted him medical exemption.
Upon landing, Djokovic’s visa was revoked and he was placed under house arrest. But he fought a court battle to get it reinstated and was seen doing a practice session at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Are these facts true? As I read many different reports in this filthy shameful saga.
Nowak tested positive for COVID on 16 December and attended a public event on 17th which included children.
Said he had not traveled in the 14 days before arriving in Oz, but had traveled to Spain on 2 January?— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 11 January 2022
“Are these facts true? As I read many different reports in this messy, embarrassing saga. Novak tested positive for COVID on 16th December and attended a public event on 17th which (involved) children Said that he had not traveled in the 14 days before reaching Oz but traveled to Spain on January 2?” Warne tweeted.
Victoria-born Warne represented Australia in 145 Tests and became one of the most successful spinners with 708 wickets, second only to Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800 scalps. The 52-year-old wants to know who approved the medical exemption for Djokovic.
Are these facts true? As I read many different reports in this filthy shameful saga.
Nowak tested positive for COVID on 16 December and attended a public event on 17th which included children.
Said he had not traveled in the 14 days before arriving in Oz, but had traveled to Spain on 2 January?— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 11 January 2022
“And did Novak have a medical exemption? If so – has the giver been identified? What was that exemption? Just trying to get at the facts because I’m embarrassed as a Victorian in this situation Vic Sarkar chup hai can anyone explain us in plain english,” Warne’s second tweet read.
Top players, including Andy Murray and Australia’s Nick Kigios, sympathized with the Serbian tennis player, while Rafael Nadal said Djokovic made a conscious choice that had consequences.
Djokovic has said he is “against vaccination” and “doesn’t want to be forced by anyone” to take him to travel or compete.
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