The previous edition of the series Down Under holds a special place in the hearts of Indian fans; despite all odds, India clinched a memorable 2-1 series win, which included a historic win at Gabba in Brisbane, a ground renowned for being Australia's 'fortress'. However, as India gear up for a long Test season and aims to qualify for a third-straight WTC Final, Shardul Thakur, the Indian pacer who was part of the squad during the previous tour of Australia, has made concerning revelations. During a public event, Shardul spoke in detail about off-the-field troubles the Indian squad had to endure throughout the tour. The pacer revealed that the facilities weren't conducive to the team's comfort, which was already dealing with injury absences throughout the tour. While then-Indian captain Virat Kohli left the side after the first Test owing to personal reasons, some of the key players, such as Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Umesh Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, faced injuries throughout the series. To add to the troubles, the Queensland government reacted to the Indian team's reluctance for a 14-day quarantine (due to the Covid-19 pandemic) in a rather blunt manner, stating the side was more than welcome not to enter the state if they were unwilling to coordinate with the protocols. "The way they treated us was very horrible," said Thakur as he recalled the tour. "For four or five days, there would be no housekeeping service in the hotel. If you wanted to change the bedsheets, you would have to walk up five floors when you're tired," he stated.