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India South Africa Tour: BCCI awaits Government decision on new COVID variant

India is scheduled to broadcast three Tests, three ODIs and four T20Is in South Africa.© AFP

The new coronavirus variant has cast a shadow over Indian cricket teamupcoming tour of South Africa. BCCI sources have told NDTV that the Indian cricket board is waiting for the government’s decision before making an appeal on whether to continue the tour. The sources further informed that the senior players are expected to arrive in South Africa on December 8, after completing a second test with New Zealand.

NDTV has also learned from its sources that BCCI now plans to retain some players from the ongoing India A tour.

ONE new coronavirus variant – B.1.1.529 – has been red flaged by scientists for an alarmingly high number of mutant mutations that can make the virus more resistant to vaccines, increase transmissibility and lead to more severe symptoms.

First identified in South Africa this week, the variant has spread to nearby countries, including Botswana, where fully vaccinated people have been infected. In South Africa, more than 100 cases are associated with this variant, with another 4 in Botswana.

India is scheduled to play three Tests, three ODIs and four T20I games as part of a bilateral series in South Africa.

The series will begin with the First Quiz in Johannesburg from December 17, followed by the Centurion Gifting Day Quiz and the Final Quiz in Cape Town from January 3.

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The first ODI will be broadcast in Paarl in January, followed by two more in Cape Town (January 14 and 16).

Cape Town will also host two T20I opening ceremonies (January 19 and 21). The series will then conclude in Paarl with the final two T20Is on January 23 and 26.

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