Ireland's T20 And ODI Series Against Bangladesh In May Postponed Amid COVID-19

With the world remaining highly alert due to the COVID-19 pandemic, events all across the globe have taken a massive hit. After England’s tour of Sri Lanka, Indian Premier League, New Zealand’s tour of Australia, and several others being postponed, Ireland have also taken the same step. Their upcoming series against Bangladesh has been rescheduled. The later date at which the series would take place is yet to be announced.

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The Irishmen were due to play three ODIs and four T20Is in May in Belfast and England. The Ireland Cricket Board suspended the rubber for the time being following advice from UK and Irish governments. Also, the seven-match series had to be postponed since the England Cricket Board (ECB) made a call that no cricket would take place in the nation until the 28th of May.

Ireland cricket chief Warren Deutrom stressed the importance of the safety of the players, fans, coaches, and the community beyond that. Due to the alarming increase in cases, it was highly unlikely that the series could have been proceeded with as per schedule. Furthermore, Deutrom has vowed to continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with the health bodies and stakeholders across the country to update them on the home season.

“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. “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.” Deutrom said as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo.

Ireland cricket thanks Bangladesh Board for their co-operation in the matter:

The chief of Irish cricket didn’t forget to thank the BCB for their co-operation in this issue throughout. Deutrom also hoped to reinstate the series in the near future when everything is in a correct position.

“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.”

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