Second Ireland-UAE ODI postponed after another player tests positive

The second ODI match between Ireland and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi has been postponed to a later date after another UAE player tests positive for Covid-19.

Ahead of UAE’s first ODI against Ireland on Friday, two of their players – Chirag Suri, UAE Vice Captain, and Aryan Lakra – tested positive for COVID-19 and was isolated from the other players but the home team secured a brave victory.

However, the challenge is far from over as another player comes out negative on Saturday, which now pushes the second ODI to Monday, which was initially slated to be played on Saturday. But there is no cross-squad infection, with all Ireland players testing negative.

“The Emirates Cricket Board has advised us today of a further positive COVID test amongst its playing squad, and we have both agreed the safest course of action is to postpone the second ODI scheduled for tomorrow.

“We hope to play this match on the 16th January, all going well,” Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, said.

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“All Irish players have tested negative. We appreciate the speed and transparency of Emirates Cricket to ensure that the health and safety of players, support staff, and workers at the ground comes first.”

RESCHEDULED ODI FIXTURES

UAE v Ireland – 2nd ODI – 12 Jan 2021
UAE v Ireland – 3rd ODI – 14 Jan 2021
UAE v Ireland – 4th ODI – 16 Jan 2021