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2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Cape Town [South Africa], December 7 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed that the second ODI between hosts Proteas and England, slated to be played today, has been postponed.

ANI Dec 07, 2020 08:38 IST googleads

Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town (Photo/ CSA Twitter)

Cape Town [South Africa], December 7 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed that the second ODI between hosts Proteas and England, slated to be played today, has been postponed.
The match was slated to be played at the Newlands, Cape Town, but the decision has been taken as England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) await the outcome of the independent ratification of the two unconfirmed positive COVID-19 tests from their camp.
"The decision has been taken by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) whilst they await the outcome of the independent ratification of the two unconfirmed positive COVID-19 tests from the England camp and the continued health and wellbeing of both playing groups," CSA said in an official release.
Once the results come in, then it will be decided as to what happens with the remaining two matches of the ODI series between England and South Africa.
On Sunday, the first ODI between England and South Africa was cancelled as two members of the hotel staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Minutes after cancelling the first ODI against England, CSA on Sunday had confirmed that two members of England's touring party have returned with unconfirmed positive tests for COVID-19.
The first ODI between England and South Africa was cancelled on Sunday as two hotel staff members tested positive for COVID-19. The medical advice was given to both CSA and ECB that the match cannot take place.
On Friday, the first ODI between South Africa and England was postponed to Sunday as one Proteas player had tested positive for coronavirus. (ANI)

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