They both flew together to Chennai. The Australian contingent, comprising players, coaches and commentators, flew to Maldives on Thursday to serve out the waiting period before they can board a flight back home. Australia has banned flights from India until May 15 due to a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Hussey said he is grateful to his IPL franchise for taking good care of him.

"I'm resting well and I'm feeling stronger. I'm hugely appreciative of what CSK have already done and are doing for me," he was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'. "It's horrific what's taking place in India at the moment with the pandemic and I've been blessed with the great support I have received. "I'm grateful for all the messages of support from cricket fans in India and Australia," he said in a statement.

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