South Africa vs India:All matches to be played without fans

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that Spectators will not be allowed at all the venues for the impending cricket matches between India and South Africa. CSA  decided not to sell any tickets due to the Covid-19 scare in the country. The two teams are going to lock horns in a series of 3 Tests and 3 ODIs from December 26. The red-ball matches will be played at Centurion, Cape Town and Johannesburg while Paarl and Cape Town will host the 50-over matches from January 19. CSA informed that it was a joint decision by the two cricketing bodies and has been taken to avoid any breaches that could compromise the tour from a Covid-risk perspective and to also maintain a hazard-free bubble environment. 

Pholetsi Moseki, CSA, Acting Chief Executive Officer said,“We acknowledge the interest expressed by the fans and other stakeholders on being able to return to stadiums and want to assure all cricket fans that this decision was not taken lightly, but was instead taken in the best interest of the game and in the interest of the health and safety of all patrons. Consequently, we urge all sport lovers to exercise absolute care, during these extraordinary times. CSA in its meeting had called off the 2021 edition of the Mzansi Super League. The third season of the tournament, which was initially slated to be played in November last year, was postponed due to pandemic and scheduled for February 2022.