Go-ahead for Ireland's one-day international against UAE

By Sports Desk
Published 17th Jan 2021, 17:20 BST
Updated 17th Jan 2021, 17:34 BST
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UAE authorities have given the go-ahead for the UAE squad to resume competitive action, and a second men’s one-day international between UAE and Ireland will be played tomorrow, after two of the four matches scheduled could not proceed as planned due to COVID-19 health concerns.

The Emirates Cricket Board confirmed the match would go ahead in a statement: “This closing match in the series will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, and will start at 09:30 (UAE Time).”

Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, said: “We’re delighted that the go ahead has been granted for the rescheduled match, and the squad is looking forward to getting back into competitive action.

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“It has been very disruptive for team planning and player preparation not knowing when the next game will be, but I know that Graham Ford and the squad will adapt and be pleased that there is a confirmed fixture now in place.”

Two of the four matches scheduled could not proceed as planned due to COVID-19 health concernsTwo of the four matches scheduled could not proceed as planned due to COVID-19 health concerns
Two of the four matches scheduled could not proceed as planned due to COVID-19 health concerns

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