Australian Cricket Aims for 100 Percent Jab Rate

Victoria celebrate victory after Scott Boland of Victoria takes the final wicket by dismissing Trent Copeland of New South Wales during day four of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria at Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 08, 2021, Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

Australian cricket officials are pushing for all staff and players to be 100 percent vaccinated by the end of November. This comes as professional sporting codes across the country grapple with the issue of vaccine mandates.

Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, said the body had to do little to increase vaccination rates with many players and staff proactively taking the jab.