Johannesburg, First Published Nov 27, 2021, 6:12 PM IST
JohannesburgSouth African cricket board postpones ODI series against the Netherlands (SA v NED) The three-match ODI series scheduled for December 26 to December 1 has been postponed indefinitely.
The first match of the series was scheduled to take place yesterday. But the first match was abandoned due to rain. Following this, the Netherlands cricket team approached the South African board expressing concern over the spread of the new variant of the Kovid omicron virus. It was then decided to postpone the remaining two matches of the series indefinitely.
ICC postpones Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe
The ICC has postponed the Women’s World Cup qualifiers to Zimbabwe following the abandonment of the South Africa-Ireland ODI series. Kovid had confirmed to a member of the support staff of the Sri Lankan team just before the qualifying match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies. The ICC postponed the match and later postponed the qualifying tournament indefinitely.
India’s tour of South Africa is also in limbo
The series against Ireland has been postponed with just days to go before the Indian cricket team leaves for a tour of South Africa. With this, the future of the India-South Africa series also became uncertain. South Africa Lock Down is reportedly moving towards another closure.
The Indian team will travel to South Africa next month for a series consisting of three Tests, three ODIs and four T20I matches. The series runs until the end of January. The disease is most prevalent in the northern regions of South Africa. Johannesburg and Pretoria will host two Tests against India in the region. The India A team is currently touring South Africa. It is reported that the Indian team will return to South Africa on the 8th or 9th of next month for the Test series.
However, the BCCI has said it will take a final decision on the tour after consulting with the central government on the situation in South Africa. Kovid’s first tour of South Africa in 2020 was the first cricket series to be abandoned due to fears.
Last Updated Nov 27, 2021, 6:18 PM IST
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