The remainder of England's white-ball tour of South Africa has been called off, it was announced. In a joint statement, CSA and ECB stated that the decision to call off the remainder of the series was taken to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams. With the three-match series being part of the ICC Cricket Men's Super League, the boards will work together to determine if it can take place in the future. CSA Acting CEO, Kugandrie Govender said: "The concern over the mental health impact of recent events on all involved is not one that we as CSA or the ECB take lightly and the decision to postpone the tour is the most responsible and reasonable course of action for us. "I would like to thank the ECB for the continued positive relations, and we look forward to hosting the England team in the near future." Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, added: "We have always maintained that the welfare of our players and management is paramount. We were concerned about the potential impact that recent developments might have on the wellbeing of the touring party, and so after consultation with Cricket South Africa we have jointly made the decision to postpone the remaining matches in this Series, in best interest of the players' welfare”.
WI win MCC’s Spirit of Cricket award
West Indies have won this year’s Spirit of Cricket award after sending both their men’s and women’s teams to tour England during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced. The men’s side arrived in England in June for a three-Test series played in a biosecure environment, which saw international cricket resume for the first time since the novel coronavirus outbreak brought the global calendar to a halt.
Mujeeb in Oz hospital after testing positive
Afghanistan cricketer and Brisbane Heat import Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been taken to a Queensland hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. The 19-year-old spinner, the world’s No. 2- ranked T20I bowler, was in hotel quarantine on the Gold Coast south of Brisbane after arriving in Australia last week. The news comes a week out from the Heat’s season opener against the Melbourne Stars in Canberra.
Ronaldo wins Golden Foot award
Cristiano Ronaldo got the most votes from football fans around the world to win the Golden Foot award. Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski were among those shortlisted. The Portuguese is the 18th recipient of the award which can only be won once during a player’s career. It was started in 2003 and is the only award given by football fans from all over the world who vote on the official website of the event www.goldenfoot.com. The award is honoured by the Prince Albert II of Monaco. The winner is chosen from among 10 nominees picked by international journalists. Footballers must be at least 28 years of age. The winners are invited to leave a mould of their footprint on the ‘The Champions Promenade’ in Monaco. Messi has never won the trophy.
