However, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said that the tour remains on schedule, provided the situation does not worsen after a new COVID-19 variant is detected in the rainbow nation.
South Africa’s foreign ministry has said that a “completely bio-secure environment” will be created for the Indian cricket team when they land in Johannesburg for a much-awaited series next month and called on the BCCI for not dropping its ‘A’ team. appreciated. Panic caused by the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.
India A will begin their second unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, despite the global panic following the discovery of an Omicron variant that will remain in the country.
The Indian senior team will play three Test matches starting December 17, followed by as many ODIs and four T20Is.
Virat Kohli and his men are scheduled to land in Johannesburg by December 9, but there are some concerns about the tour due to the discovery of the Omicron variant in the region, which has led to travel bans in several countries.
“South Africa will take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of the Indian teams. A complete bio-secure environment will be established around the South African and Indian ‘A’ teams as well as the two national teams,” the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), which is the country’s Ministry of External Affairs, said.
It said, “India’s decision to show solidarity by choosing to continue the tour of the Indian ‘A’ team is in contrast to several countries which have decided to close their borders and restrict travel from South African countries.” …”.
The ministry said that the South African government has commended the BCCI for allowing the tour to continue and not allowing the travel restrictions on international games to negatively affect it. The first India-South Africa Test will be played in Johannesburg, followed by the second match at Centurion (26 December) and the third match in Cape Town (January 3).
“The tour of the Indian national team marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s entry into international cricket.” In 1991, India became the first country to host a South African team, after the country was banned from international cricket in 1970 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to the apartheid policy of the then South African government.
The anniversary will be celebrated by a commemorative event that will take place in Cape Town on January 2, 2022. The event will also serve to highlight the strong ties between South Africa and India, which is once again demonstrated by the two Indian teams’ visits. ,” the ministry statement read.
The journey is still on: BCCI Treasurer
Meanwhile, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on November 30 said that India’s tour of South Africa remains on schedule, provided the situation in the rainbow nation does not worsen after a new COVID-19 variant is detected.
Dhumal expressed confidence that the bio-bubble environment created by South Africa will keep the players safe. The first Test will be played in Johannesburg from December 17.
“We stand with them [as they deal with this threat]The only thing is that we will not compromise on the safety of the players. As of now we have a chartered flight to Johannesburg and the players will be in the bio bubble.” PTI,
On a possible change of venues within South Africa to deal with the threat, Dhumal said: “We are in constant contact with Cricket South Africa (CSA) officials.
“We will and will do whatever we can to not compromise the series but if the situation worsens and if it compromises the safety and health of our players, we will see,” he said.
Dhumal said, ‘In the end, whatever is the advisory of the Government of India, we will follow it. PTI,
South Africa promises safe bio-bubble for Team India; BCCI applauds for continuing ‘A’ tour
However, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal said that the tour remains on schedule, provided the situation does not worsen after a new COVID-19 variant is detected in the rainbow nation.
South Africa’s foreign ministry has said that a “completely bio-secure environment” will be created for the Indian cricket team when they land in Johannesburg for a much-awaited series next month and called on the BCCI for not dropping its ‘A’ team. appreciated. Panic caused by the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.
India A will begin their second unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, despite the global panic following the discovery of an Omicron variant that will remain in the country.
The Indian senior team will play three Test matches starting December 17, followed by as many ODIs and four T20Is.
Virat Kohli and his men are scheduled to land in Johannesburg by December 9, but there are some concerns about the tour due to the discovery of the Omicron variant in the region, which has led to travel bans in several countries.
“South Africa will take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of the Indian teams. A complete bio-secure environment will be established around the South African and Indian ‘A’ teams as well as the two national teams,” the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), which is the country’s Ministry of External Affairs, said.
It said, “India’s decision to show solidarity by choosing to continue the tour of the Indian ‘A’ team is in contrast to several countries which have decided to close their borders and restrict travel from South African countries.” …”.
The ministry said that the South African government has commended the BCCI for allowing the tour to continue and not allowing the travel restrictions on international games to negatively affect it. The first India-South Africa Test will be played in Johannesburg, followed by the second match at Centurion (26 December) and the third match in Cape Town (January 3).
“The tour of the Indian national team marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s entry into international cricket.” In 1991, India became the first country to host a South African team, after the country was banned from international cricket in 1970 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to the apartheid policy of the then South African government.
The anniversary will be celebrated by a commemorative event that will take place in Cape Town on January 2, 2022. The event will also serve to highlight the strong ties between South Africa and India, which is once again demonstrated by the two Indian teams’ visits. ,” the ministry statement read.
The journey is still on: BCCI Treasurer
Meanwhile, BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on November 30 said that India’s tour of South Africa remains on schedule, provided the situation in the rainbow nation does not worsen after a new COVID-19 variant is detected.
Dhumal expressed confidence that the bio-bubble environment created by South Africa will keep the players safe. The first Test will be played in Johannesburg from December 17.
“We stand with them [as they deal with this threat]The only thing is that we will not compromise on the safety of the players. As of now we have a chartered flight to Johannesburg and the players will be in the bio bubble.” PTI,
On a possible change of venues within South Africa to deal with the threat, Dhumal said: “We are in constant contact with Cricket South Africa (CSA) officials.
“We will and will do whatever we can to not compromise the series but if the situation worsens and if it compromises the safety and health of our players, we will see,” he said.
Dhumal said, ‘In the end, whatever is the advisory of the Government of India, we will follow it. PTI,
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