It’s already been confirmed that day two of the third Test between England and the Proteas at The Oval on Friday has been referred to as off, nevertheless it’s unclear whether or not the second’s day’s play can be postponed, or if it might turn into a three-day Test. There can also be a really sturdy probability that the Test could possibly be cancelled outright.
The announcement of the Queen’s death on the age of 96 got here at 6:30pm on Thursday.
“Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s play between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place,” the ECB mentioned in a press release.
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The first day of the match was already rained out on Thursday.
According to ESPNcricinfo, the ECB and the Proteas administration group met to debate choices, with CSA apparently joyful to simply accept regardless of the ECB board deemed applicable.
The Proteas would additionally reportedly be prepared to increase the group’s keep within the UK to permit for the completion of the sequence.
ECB chair Richard Thompson mentioned: “I’m sure I speak for everyone in the game when I say how truly sad I am to hear of the Queen’s passing. Her Majesty has been such a great supporter of the game and was always so vocal of her and her late husband’s enjoyment around the sport. Her dedication to her country will never be forgotten. For her service and her selflessness over her extraordinary reign, we owe her a debt that can never be repaid.”
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On Thursday, the Proteas misplaced the toss and had been put in to bat, however persistent rain ultimately pressured the day’s play to be referred to as off.
Notably, Rassie van der Dussen sustained a hand damage whereas fielding on the opening day of the second Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, and Ryan Rickelton now comes into the Test facet on the again of a good run of kind for English County Championship group Northamptonshire.
“He’s our next batter in and he’s had a decent stint in the United Kingdom where he’s been playing County Cricket,” captain Dean Elgar mentioned. “It’s his time to shine and I’m confident that he’ll be filling that spot that Rassie has left.”
There have been different vital adjustments as Khay Zondo got here in for Aiden Markram, whereas Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen are additionally added to the group, with Lungi Ngidi battling an damage niggle.
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Dean Elgar (captain, Titans), Sarel Erwee (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Simon Harmer (Titans), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Titans), Wiaan Mulder (Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Anrich Nortje (Warriors), Keegan Petersen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Kagiso Rabada (Lions), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Lutho Sipamla (Lions), Kyle Verreynne (wicketkeeper, Western Province), Khaya Zondo (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Glenton Stuurman (Warriors)
South Africa tour to England itinerary
Tests
17-21 August
England misplaced to South Africa by an innings and 12 runs – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
25 – 29 August
England beat South Africa by an innings and 85 runs – Old Trafford, Manchester
8-12 September
England v South Africa – Oval, London
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