Australia Postpone Zimbabwe One-Day Series in August

Australia postponed the one-day international series against Zimbabwe in August, the latest sporting fixtures to fall prey to the coronavirus pandemic.

Citing “concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers”, Cricket Australia announced the three-match series would not go ahead.

“While we are disappointed to postpone the series, (Cricket Australia) and (Zimbabwe Cricket) agree that in the best interest of players, match officials, volunteers as well as our fans, that this is the most practical and sensible decision,” said Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley.

“We are committed to working with Zimbabwe Cricket on alternative dates to reschedule”, he added.

The games were scheduled to be completed on August 9, 12 and 15.

Under current Australian regulation, the Zimbabwean team would certainly have had to undergo 14 days of quarantine upon entering the world, and potentially more exclusion while moving across national boundaries within Australia.

Source: AFP