JOHANNESBURG: No tickets will be sold to the general public for the forthcoming Test and one-day international series between South Africa and India because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Monday.
CSA said in a statement that a joint decision had been taken with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to bar spectators from the grounds in order to prevent any possible breaches of the bio-secure environment in which the matches will be played.
The first of three Tests starts in Centurion on Sunday. They will be followed by three one-day internationals.
The statement cited the increasing number of Covid-19 cases around the world and the current fourth wave of infections in South Africa for the decision.
