Ireland is touring the USA for a two-match T20I series and three one-dayers. The T20I series resulted in a draw as both teams won one game each. The first ODI on December 26 was canceled due to positive Covid cases in the umpiring team. Now, the second ODI scheduled on December 28 has also been pushed back by a day due to a small number of Covid positive cases amongst the players and support staff.
The remaining players and support staff have undergone antigen tests and they have witnessed negative results. If both teams test negative once more on December 29, the series will take place as per the revised schedule.
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In a press release regarding the same, Cricket Ireland said, “The One-Day International in the Dafabet USA v Ireland Men’s International Series scheduled for tomorrow has been pushed back by one day to Wednesday 29 December, due to a small number of new positive COVID cases within the playing and support staff groups.”
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The opening ODI between Ireland Men and USA Men has been pushed back 24 hours after a small number of COVID issues.
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They further added, “All of the remaining players and support staff have undergone a full suite of antigen testing this evening, all with negative results. If both teams can complete an additional set of negative testing tomorrow, then the series will proceed with the amended dates of 29 December and 30 December. The final match in the series will remain as scheduled on Thursday 30 December which is a Day/Night fixture with a 2pm start.”
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The three umpires among the match officials team were considered as close contacts to the Covid positive case. They have tested negative and are waiting for confirmation from ICC to officiate in two matches.
The statement elaborated, “The three umpires who were initially deemed as close contacts to the one positive case in the umpiring group have now all tested negative, and these three umpires now await final ICC confirmation to officiate on 29 and 30 December.”
