ODI match between South Africa and England postponed after cricketer tests COVID-19 positive

The first One Day International slated
to be played between South Africa and England in the Newlands in Cape Town on
Friday has been postponed after a South Africa player tested positive for
COVID-19, reported AFP.

Cricket South Africa announced the same about
an hour before the match was about to begin.

According to a statement from both the
South African board as well as England and Wales Cricket Board, the unnamed
South African player’s COVID-19 positive status emerged from tests conducted after
the Proteas’ final scheduled practice on Thursday.

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According to AFP, the statement cited
the postponement to be “in the interests of the safety and well-being of both
teams, match officials and all involved in the match.”

The first match, as a result of the
postponement, will be conducted in Paarl on Sunday, when the second match was
scheduled.

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The second match, as a result would be
conducted on Monday in Newlands, and series would finally be concluded in Newlands
with another day-night match on Wednesday.

The series, partially, will make up International
Cricket Council’s World Cup Super League.