It is unclear when England will leave South Africa on their charter flight. England’s one-day international tour of South Africa has been cancelled due to concerns over a coronavirus outbreak, talkSPORT understands. That could have ramifications for the members of England’s 18-man touring squad who were due to fly to Australia to take up Big Bash League contracts, where they will need to isolate for a fortnight. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. England's tour of South Africa has been abandoned "to ensure the mental and physical health" of both sides following concerns over a coronavirus outbreak at the … ngland’s tour of South Africa has been cancelled after a string of positive Covid-19 tests before any of the three ODIs were played. Thus, the series opener was to be Sunday, with a view to playing on Monday and Wednesday to get all the matches in before England were due to depart on Thursday. The statement from the two teams, though, was amicable. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The one-day international series has now had three successive false starts following two positive tests in the in the English party, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. England’s tour to South Africa could be called off as officials anxiously await results of an emergency round of testing for Covid 19. England had had doubts about the integrity of the biosecure environment put in place for the series – which was different from those at home in the summer because Newlands in Cape Town and Boland Park in Paarl does not have an on-site hotel. “I would like to thank the ECB for the continued positive relations, and we look forward to hosting the England men’s team in the near future.”. The Springboks extended their unbeaten run against England to 12 matches with … England's limited-overs tour of South Africa has been called off following the outbreak of COVID-19. South Africa won the ODI series 3–2 and the T20I series 2–0. The one-day international series has now had three successive false starts following two positive tests in … But on Saturday night it emerged that two staff at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town, where both teams are staying in separate bubbles, had tested positive. CSA Acting CEO, Kugandrie Govender said: “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. England's cricket tour of South Africa has been called off after a Covid-19 outbreak in the England touring party, both countries said on Monday. England Lions tour of South Africa 2014/15 with live cricket scores and the latest news and features throughout the series. They were due to depart on Thursday, but that could be brought forward. The announcement came after the rearranged first match in the three-match series on Sunday was cancelled after two members of the England touring party tested positive for the virus. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. However, Sunday’s match was then cancelled after two members of the touring party were positive for Covid-19 following testing on Saturday evening after two members of the Vineyard hotel staff, where both teams are staying, tested positive. They will face losses around £500,000 in broadcast revenue for each game cancelled. It probably did not help matters that ESPNcricinfo reported on Monday that the Western Province Cricket Association appeared to blame England for the Covid outbreak by using some unsanctioned net facilities last week. Even with the blueprints of England’s success over the summer, the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates and the women’s BBL in Australia, problems kept mounting in South Africa. England's three one-day internationals in South Africa have been postponed. Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said: “We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount. Johannesburg: England's cricket tour of South Africa has been called off after a COVID-19 outbreak in the England touring party, both countries said … England’s tour to South Africa will go ahead despite the crisis within South African Cricket’s governing body.Cricket South Africa’s members council … Home Schedule & Results News Videos Squads Photos Stats Venues. {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, England tour of South Africa cancelled after coronavirus outbreak, The first of three ODIs was originally scheduled for Friday, Sunday’s match was then cancelled after two members of the touring party were positive for Covid-19. The Indian cricket team toured South Africa from 5 to 30 December 2013, playing three One Day Internationals (ODI) and the two Test matches against the hosts. 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Curran followed the English summer with a trip to the IPL, so has been in “biosecure bubbles” for much of the year. Series India tour of Australia, 2020-21 England tour of South Africa, 2020 West Indies tour of New Zealand, ... Australia tour of South Africa 2014. Before that arrived, however, the tour was called off, with both boards citing the impact on the players’ mental health. While their original results were ratified by independent analysts - a statement from the ECB suggested they might be false positives - the pair, who have been quarantined in their rooms, were retested on Monday with results expected on Tuesday morning. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It was then decided Monday’s match would also not take place, Two England members test positive for Covid with South Africa ODI off. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? England v South Africa Match Reports. The ECB wanted proof that these were not “false positives” so sought independent verification of the results. England won the Test series 2–1. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Only three T20I matches were completed as scheduled, however, the ODI series, which should have started on Friday as per the original scheduled, suffered deferment thrice in four days due to the positive COVID-19 cases in both the squads and at … For Cricket South Africa, in dire financial trouble and administrative disarray, this is all a huge blow. With Sri Lanka, Australia and Pakistan due for series this summer, they now need to go above and beyond to convince those boards that this blip was a one-off. Credit: Getty Australian officials have watched with alarm as England’s visit to South Africa spiralled out of control. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this Series, in the best interest of the players’ welfare. Has Jordan’s peculiar career been leading to the 2021 T20 World Cup? Each positive test eroded confidence in the bubble, that was already being tested by what the players believed were slack protocols around the hotel. These will determine not only whether they will be able to fly on Thursday, but also have ramifications for the rest of the group. 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As ever, it is a reminder that even with a vaccine in the offing, the virus is still ever-present. The team's form in the last 18 months and the shrinking economy means that the broadcast deal is … England tour of South Africa cancelled after coronavirus outbreak. two members of their party recording positives, sought independent verification of the results. Alas, after discussions between the governing bodies, they came to the only responsible decision. Tom Harrison, ECB CEO, said: “We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount. Feb 12 - Mar 14. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. The increasingly inevitable conclusion was … England responded by saying they had received permission from CSA to use the facilities because the nets erected on the outfield were of an “unacceptable” standard. The England cricket team toured South Africa from 15 December 2015 to 21 February 2016. England’s One-Day International series against South Africa has been cancelled after reported breaches of the teams' bio-secure environment in Cape Town, Sky Sports reported on Monday. The Indian team was led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni while South Africa was captained by AB de Villiers (for ODIs) and Graeme Smith (for Tests). England’s first Test in their 2015-16 tour of South Africa will be at Kingsmead in Durban on Boxing Day ... Mon 17 Nov 2014 06.09 EST Last modified on Mon ... England tour of South Africa . England’s tour of South Africa has been cancelled after a string of positive Covid-19 tests before any of the three ODIs were played. South Africa and England completed a three-match Twenty20 International series this week that was won 3-0 by the visitors, and were due to play three more ODIs. England’s tour of South Africa has been abandoned due to concerns over a Covid-19 outbreak, the PA news agency understands. … 3 Tests , 3 T20s . The cancellation is hugely costly for the embattled CSA, who have been involved in a crisis of governance over the last 12 months. Cape Town will host four of the six matches of the two limited-overs … England's tour of South Africa descended into further disarray as Monday's one-day international at Newlands was called off, the third time the start … The tour consisted of four Test matches, five One Day International and two Twenty20 International matches. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. This is the second England series that has been postponed due to pandemic after the return early from a tour of Sri Lanka in March as Covid-19 began to spread across the world. England's tour of South Africa was abandoned Credit: AFP England had no justification for abandoning their tour of South Africa , the chairman of Cricket South Africa… The toll off the back of a demanding schedule has been clear, with Tom Curran and Tom Banton pulling out of lucrative BBL gigs because they need a break from bubble life. On Friday, the first ODI was postponed an hour before it was due to begin after a South Africa player tested positive for coronavirus. Curran said he “just needed some time, normality, see family and be home”. It was hoped that the three matches – which followed a 3-0 T20 whitewash by England – could be played on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday before the tourists fly home on Thursday. A spirited second-half fightback was not enough for England, as an error-prone performance resulted in a 28-31 loss to South Africa at Twickenham. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, “I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for their support and understanding on this matter and look forward to working with them to identify a time when we can return to play these fixtures in the future.”. What are the Tier 3 rules as London faces new restrictions? The tour began with the three-match ODI series, with South Africa winning the series 2–0. England's short tour to South Africa could be called off after the first One-Day International was cancelled on Sunday. It was then decided Monday’s match would also not take place, with outside hope for matches on Tuesday and Wednesday. 'No justification' for England to abandon South Africa tour, CSA says. South Africa accused England of ‘negativity’ about ‘third-world countries’ on Thursday night after the tourists’ decision to quit the tour over coronavirus fears. South Africa’s biosecurity bubble is under the microscope. Overnight Tom Curran became the second English player, following Tom Banton, to pull out of the Big Bash, which starts this week, due to bubble fatigue. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The matches have officially been postponed, as they are part of the ICC Cricket Men’s Super League, building up to the next World Cup, with the boards citing the players’ mental welfare as the driver of the decision. Should another positive result return, those infected and their close contacts will have to quarantine in South Africa for 10 days before returning to the UK. England's series scheduled to be played in South Africa has been cancelled after coronavirus cases emerged in the England touring party, both countries confirmed on Monday. A joint statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board stated the decision was taken by the two boards “to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams.” Both boards will work together to reschedule the series which is part of the ICC Cricket Men’s Super League. 4 Tests , 3 ODIs , 3 T20s . They have other tours coming up in the next few months – including by Australia – and must put in place conditions that will remain secure. South Africa can command a decent television rights deal if their team is strong and if the results of series against India, England and Australia are uncertain. After many disruptions and setbacks, England’s white-ball tour of South Africa has been cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak in both the squads. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Paranoia became an issue to contend with along with the angst of being confined to a restricted area. Sam Billings, Jason Roy, Lewis Gregory and Liam Livingstone are still due to travel to Australia for the tournament from South Africa this week. England were then tested again, with two members of their party recording positives. Cricket South Africa Acting CEO, Kugandrie Govender said: “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. We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa, we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this Series, in the best interest of the players’ welfare. The England tour of South Africa has been abandoned “to ensure the mental and physical health” of both sides following concerns over a coronavirus outbreak at the teams’ shared base near Cape Town. T he increasingly inevitable conclusion was … The Australian government subjects international arrivals to two weeks quarantine alone in a hotel room, which takes a further toll. A board announces Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, that the first ODI cricket match between England and South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl, South Africa has been abandoned due to a COVID-19 scare. Positive Covid-19 tests among staff in the teams' hotel caused the first ODI to be abandoned again Getty Images. The remainder of England’s cricket tour of South Africa has been called off after a Covid-19 outbreak in the bio-secure bubble, both countries’ boards confirmed on Monday. The ODI series between England and South Africa has now been officially called off after issues around Covid-19 became too great to overcome. 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