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IND vs SA | New variant of Kovid; India’s tour of South Africa in limbo – News18 Malayalam

The new variant of the Corona virus has made India’s tour of South Africa uncertain. It is reported that there may be another lockdown in the country where the new variant has been discovered. South African scientists on Thursday confirmed the discovery of a new variant of the corona virus, which has been genetically modified several times. South Africa has recently seen a sharp increase in the number of covid cases. The number of Kovid cases has increased tenfold since early November.

The Indian cricket team’s tour of South Africa was scheduled to begin on December 17. The Indian team was scheduled to fly to South Africa on December 8. The series, which lasted until the end of January, consisted of three Tests, three ODIs and four T20I matches. As these Test matches are part of the World Test Championship, all three Tests will be crucial in India’s progress in the tournament.

The disease is most prevalent in the northern regions of South Africa. Johannesburg and Pretoria, which will host two Tests against India, are in the region.

With the discovery of a new variant of the corona virus, other countries have imposed restrictions on travelers from here. Quarantine conditions will also change. Some European countries are taking steps to restrict travel from South Africa.

Meanwhile, India’s A team is currently on a tour of South Africa. India A will play three unofficial Tests against South Africa A ahead of the senior team’s series. The first Test ended in a draw. The Netherlands cricket team, which is currently touring South Africa, has said it will hold talks with Cricket South Africa.

The BCCI official said a final decision on the matter would be taken in a few days. The BCCI and Indian cricket fans are watching to see what action the central government will take in this regard.

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IND vs NZ | Kiwis dominate second day; 129 not out in the first innings

New Zealand dominate the second day of the first Test of the series against India. The Kiwis, who chased down India’s first innings score of 345 in the Test at Kanpur, were 129 not out at stumps on the second day. Tom Latham (50) and Will Young (75) are at the crease. With 10 wickets in hand, New Zealand are just 216 runs behind India’s first innings score.

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