"This policy means cricket played between India and

Australia on the current tour receives no independent and expert photographic coverage which is so critical to capturing the drama, skill and sheer entertainment of cricket for fans across the world", Hale said. "The industry recognises the BCCI media policy is an attack on the news supply network and there is potential other governing bodies would follow suit unless publishers demonstrate their discontent," he said. "Ultimately, the media would favour an approach where we work together as partners for the good of the game and fans." Australian Associated Press (AAP) also said it will support the probable boycott by Australian publishers, with AAP editor-in-chief, Tony Gillies, saying, "AAP will not be sending a photographer to India. AAP will not act as a distributor of images provided by the BCCI. Fairfax Media described the lock-out, which could prevent high-profile Australian media companies from accessing independent, expert images of the on-field action, as "arrogant", "Orwellian" and contrary to the notion of a free press. However, a spokesperson would not confirm if Fairfax would join a publishers' protest, saying, "We will be making our own decisions". Fairfax Metro Media editorial director Garry Linnell said, "The arrogance of the Indian Cricket Board is breathtaking - but the far-reaching implications are simply Orwellian. Last time I looked cricket around the globe has been struggling for relevance and legitimacy. "If they want to kill the game as a global product and deny Australians the opportunity of seeing their own players, then such short-sighted behaviour will go a long way in achieving such an outcome. It's also a complete rejection of the notion of a free press," he said."