England's Tour Of South Africa: ODI Series Called Off, Here’s Why

England’s ODI series in South Africa was cancelled on December 7 after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at the Cape Town hotel where both teams are staying. Both squads have had members infected, while two staff members at the hotel have also contracted the disease. Decision to call off the series was taken by both the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket South Africa, the two federations said in a statement. The opening game of the series was scheduled for December 4 but was postponed to December 6 after a South African player tested positive for COVID-19 on the morning of the game. However, the first ODI was cancelled completely on December 6 after it was revealed that two hotel staff members had been infected with COVID-19, forcing the England contingent to undergo a new round of tests. Two members of the England group then tested positive for COVID-19. Watch the video to know more.

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