Warren Deutrom says Cricket Ireland ‘will not hesitate’ in ‘safety-first’ approach

Fixtures were mapped out in Belfast and England for May but confirmation arrived over the weekend of the agreement to alter plans “in line with advice from both Irish and UK governments around international travel, sporting events and mass gatherings” following the Coronavirus outbreak.

“Once the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic was understood, and the advice of both Governments and partner boards was sought, it became increasingly unlikely that this series could proceed as scheduled,” said Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom. “We have a responsibility to protect the wellbeing of players, coaches, fans and the wider community, and will not hesitate to take a safety-first approach to our operations over coming months.

“We will continue monitoring the situation, and will liaise as necessary with relevant sports bodies, public health agencies and our stakeholders here and abroad, and provide further updates on the home season in due course.

“We would like to thank the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their helpful cooperation in reaching this decision, and we shall work with them at establishing new dates for the series when we are all in a position to plan for the future with greater certainty.”