The third one-day international between the United Arab Emirates and Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Thursday has been called off because the hosts are still in quarantine following COVID-19 cases in their camp, the Emirates Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.
“Emirates Cricket Board confirms that tomorrow’s match in the Sky247.net Abu Dhabi ODI Series 2021 against Ireland has been suspended,” the board said in a statement.
BREAKING: Emirates Cricket Board confirms that tomorrow’s match in the https://t.co/lNel6H5rbv Abu Dhabi ODI Series 2021 against @Irelandcricket has been suspended.
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— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) January 13, 2021
“Although no new positive cases have been returned the decision, supported by Cricket…
