(Reuters) – Australia’s five-match Twenty20 series in opposition to Sri Lanka might be performed in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne after the cricket board (CA) moved video games out of Queensland and South Australia to cut back journey in gentle of rising COVID-19 circumstances.
The Sydney Cricket Ground will play host to the primary two T20s, adopted by the Manuka Oval, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground set to host the ultimate two video games.
The series, which begins on Feb. 11, beforehand included Brisbane, Adelaide and the Gold Coast as the opposite venues.
“CA will proceed to prioritise the well being and security of all gamers, match officers, employees, followers, broadcasters and the broader neighborhood as we navigate the challenges offered by Covid-19,” mentioned Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley.
“We know that followers in South Australia and Queensland might be disillusioned to miss out on these matches and we stay dedicated to bringing worldwide cricket to all states.”
On Wednesday, New Zealand’s limited-overs tour of Australia was postponed indefinitely due to uncertainty over when the guests would have the ability to return residence due to COVID-19 protocols.
(Reporting by Dhruv Munjal in Bengaluru)
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