Aussie Aussie Aussie for Some
John Shakespeare
As a new coronavirus variant raged across India, harsh border measures were imposed, backed up with large fines and possible imprisonment. John Shakespeare uses the sporting catchcry, ‘Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!’ to highlight the stark difference in treatment experienced by members of the touring Australian cricket team and other Australian citizens seeking to return home.
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