Johannesburg, First Published Nov 26, 2021, 8:16 PM IST
Johannesburg: The Indian cricket team’s tour of South Africa (India’s tour of South Africa), which starts next month, is in limbo with the discovery of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa. South Africa Lock Down is reportedly moving towards another closure. South African scientists on Thursday confirmed the discovery of a new variant of the multi – genetically modified corona virus. South Africa has recently seen a sharp increase in the number of Kovid cases. Since the beginning of November, there has been a ten-fold increase in Kovid cases.
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.
Following the discovery of a new strain of the corona virus, several countries have begun banning flights and passengers from South Africa. Countries such as the European Union, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom have also been instructed to restrict travel from South Africa.
The Netherlands cricket team, which is currently touring South Africa, has made it clear that it will hold talks with Cricket South Africa. The India A team is currently touring South Africa. It is reported that the Indian team will return to South Africa next month for the eighth or ninth 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. The Indian tour of South Africa in 2020 is the first cricket series that Kovid has abandoned due to fears.
Last Updated Nov 26, 2021, 8:16 PM IST
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