Feeling “embarrassed” by the drama surrounding Novak Djokovic’s entry into Australia, cricket legend Shane Warne on Tuesday said he wants answers to some basic questions such as whether the Serbian tennis star is suffering from COVID-19. attended public events despite the transition and who actually gave them. medical discount. World number one Djokovic, who is aiming for a historic 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, has been at the center of a global controversy after landing in Melbourne unvaccinated for COVID-19 on the back of a medical exemption given to him by tennis. are. Australia.
The 34-year-old’s visa was revoked upon landing and he was kept in custody. But he fought a court battle to get it reinstated and was seen doing a practice session at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Djokovic submitted that he does not need the vaccine because he only tested positive for the virus last month. Outrage spread when photos of him at public events at the time of his illness were widely shared.
“Are these facts true? As I read several different reports in this filthy shameful saga. Novak tested positive for covid on 16th December and attended a public event on 17th, in which children (involved) Said that he had not traveled 14 days before reaching Oz but traveled to Spain on 2 January?” Warne tweeted.
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 yes, has the beneficiary been identified? What was that discount? Just trying to get at the facts because I’m embarrassed as a Victorian in this situation. Vic Sarkar is silent? can someone please explain to us in plain english
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 11 January 2022
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.
“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.” Hm. Vic Sarkar chup hai can someone explain us in plain english,” Warne’s second tweet read.
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Top players, including Andy Murray and Australia’s own 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 it to travel or compete.
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