PIERS MORGAN has criticised Australia for being "hypocritical" following the inclusion of Covid-infected cricketer Tahlia Mcgrath in their Commonwealth Games final.

After beating India by nine runs, the Aussies won Sunday's T20 gold medal at Edgbaston.

Their victory was controversial, however, because McGrath was allowed to participate despite her having tested positive for coronavirus before the game.

Due to Australia's strict Covid rules, the 26-year old wouldn't be able to participate in the final.

However, England has more relaxed laws so the International Cricket Council as well as the Commonwealth Games Foundation allowed her to participate.

Australia's decision to deport Novak Djokovic before the Australian Open was held is viewed by many as a mistake.

Piers Morgan tweeted that Piers Morgan was highlighting this point: "Given the events with Djokovic, Australia, it is a shockingly poor & hypocritical choice."

Many of his 7.9million followers agreed with him. One replied, "Which is precisely why the Djokovic debacle wasn't going to be the reality moving forward." As if this were going to be the reality in the future.

Another message was: "Textbook examples of hypocrisy, double standards."

Another added: "Yep!" It's hypocrisy at its finest.

The person said, "So glad even vocal are now noticing the double standard!"

One simply stated that Australia has a "win at all cost" mentality. It deserves respect.

Another commentator said: "So Australia cannot deny Novak Djokovic playing in the Australian Open because she isn't vaccinated, but will allow a Covid+ve [sic] person play a cricket match?"

Strange scenes revealed that McGrath didn't line up with her team-mates during Australia's national song, and she was forced to stand in the stands while wearing a mask during their cricket.

She batted at No4 with no mask and scored two runs from four balls. Before bowling two overs, she took a catch in her fourth over.

She was warned by her teammates not to celebrate after she took the wicket. However, she did join in the celebrations after Australia were named Commonwealth champions.

To receive her medal, she wore a mask again while standing on the podium.