South Africa’s Director of Cricket Graeme Smith has thanked the Indian gamers and BCCI for exhibiting religion within the hosts’ capacity to efficiently stage matches amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying their exemplary dedication has “set the example” for others to observe.
The BCCI had determined to go forward with the highly-anticipated tour of South Africa regardless of rising concern in regards to the unfold of the brand new COVID-19 variant — Omicron, which was first reported within the Rainbow Nation.
India and South Africa performed out a profitable tour, together with three Tests and as many ODIs, that concluded in Sunday.
huge thanks @BCCI @JayShah @SGanguly99 and the Indian gamers and administration for the religion you confirmed in SA cricket’s capacity to tug off a protected and profitable tour. Your dedication at an unsure time has set the instance that rather a lot can observe.
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) January 23, 2022
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“Big thank you @BCCI @JayShah @SGanguly99 and the Indian players and management for the faith you showed in SA cricket’s ability to pull off a safe and successful tour. Your commitment at an uncertain time has set the example that a lot can follow,” Smith tweeted.
The former skipper’s tweet additionally appears to be directed in direction of the Australian and England boards.
Australia had postponed a three-match Test tour of South Africa as a result of an “unacceptable” coronavirus danger final yr, following which Smith had expressed disappointment at CA’s resolution.
England, alternatively, had returned dwelling mid-way throughout limited-overs collection in South Africa after a COVID-19 outbreak in bio-bubble association in South Africa in December 2020.
The Proteas gained each the collection — Test and ODI– towards India which aided the South African staff’s resurgence and the printed rights cash from this tour can also be prone to make CSA wholesome once more.
Ahead of India’s tour, South Africa’s discovery of the Omicron variant had prompted a lot trepidation as circumstances soared within the nation.
The Netherlands tour of the Rainbow Nation was deserted whereas CSA additionally needed to postpone its home fixtures.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
