A match between England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens, scheduled for Sunday in Abu Dhabi, has been cancelled after america and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed.
The ECB have stated they’re “following official advice” as they continue to be involved with Authorities and safety consultants.
Explosions had been heard throughout the Gulf as Iran launched missile assaults all through the Center East – Abu Dhabi and Dubai had been focused which led to Dubai Worldwide Airport suspending all flights.
“The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” the ECB stated in an announcement.
“Tomorrow’s second 50-over sport between England Males’s Lions and Pakistan Shaheens in Abu Dhabi will not go forward, and we’re delaying the departure of England Ladies for his or her proposed journey to Abu Dhabi subsequent week.
“We will continue to monitor and assess the situation and official advice in relation to the future of these trips.”
The England males’s workforce, at present taking part in within the Twenty20 World Cup, will journey from Sri Lanka to Mumbai, positioned about 2,000 kilometres throughout the ocean from Abu Dhabi, for Thursday’s semi-final as deliberate.
Cricket’s governing physique (ICC), headquartered in Dubai, earlier stated that they’d activated contingency plans for his or her personnel, who had been scheduled to transit by means of Dubai for onward journey to their residence international locations.
“We would also urge fans who have travelled to monitor closely and adhere to advisories being issued and consider all factors before undertaking any further international travel,” an ICC spokesperson stated in an announcement.
