Second UAE-Ireland One-day International put off after Covid-19 cases

Host team asked to stay in extended quarantine after four positive cases

Last updated: January 12, 2021 | 10:21

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UAE versus Ireland matches have produced some good contests in the past.

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Dubai: The second One-day International between the UAE and Ireland, scheduled today in Abu Dhabi, has been suspended.

The decision of Emirates Cricket Board, supported by Cricket Ireland, was taken after a new directive was received from authorities.

This followed over 48 hours of self-isolation by the UAE team after four reported positive cases of Covid-19. The directive from the authorities requires the UAE team to remain in quarantine for an extended period of time.

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