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The ODI sequence between South Africa and England has been postponed.© ICC/Twitter
The One-day International sequence between South Africa and England has been postponed, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) mentioned in a launch Monday. The postponement successfully ends England’s tour of South Africa with solely one-half of the scheduled fixtures accomplished. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed to postpone the remaining matches in the current men’s ODI Series. The decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams,” learn the ECB launch. The first ODI scheduled for Sunday, December 6 was postponed final Friday after one South African participant examined constructive for COVID-19.
The the rest of the sequence, comprising two extra ODIs scheduled for December 7 and 9, has been postponed.
“The CSA and ECB will now work together to determine when the three-match Series, which forms part of the ICC Cricket Men’s Super League, can take place in the future,” the discharge learn.
Two extra South African gamers had examined constructive on November 19 and November 21 within the lead-up to the three-match T20I sequence that started November 27.
The remining two T20Is have been performed on November 29 and December 1. England received the sequence 3-0.
“The concern over the mental health impact of recent events on all involved is not one that we as CSA or the ECB take lightly, and the decision to postpone the tour is the most responsible and reasonable course of action for us,” mentioned Cricket South Africa (CSA) performing CEO Kugandrie Govender.
ECB chief Tom Harrison commented: “We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount.
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“We have been involved in regards to the potential influence that latest developments may need on the wellbeing of the touring get together, and so after session with Cricket South Africa, now we have collectively made the choice to postpone the remaining matches on this Series, in the perfect curiosity of the gamers’ welfare.”
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