England's ODI tour opener against South Africa ABANDONED after coronavirus scare at team hotel

England’s rescheduled ODI opener against South Africa ABANDONED after coronavirus scare saw two hotel staff members test positive just hours before start of play

England’s one-day tour against South Africa took another dramatic turn on Sunday, with the rescheduled series opener having been abandoned following a coronavirus scare at the team hotel.

The first match of the series was postponed on Friday after a member of the Proteas squad tested positive, but the boards agreed to resume after the Proteas returned a full round of negatives on Saturday morning.

But there was another twist on Sunday when it emerged that two members of England’s dedicated staff at the Vineyard Hotel had tested positive for Covid-19.

More to follow. 

 

source: dailymail.co.uk