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It would be a huge financial loss: CSA on CA's postponement of tour


Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Wednesday expressed disappointment after Cricket Australia (CA) decided to postpone their tour of the country citing COVID-19 issues. “We are extremely disappointed by the decision of CA,” CSA’s director of cricket, Graeme Smith, stated in a press release.


“CSA has been working tirelessly in recent weeks to ensure that we meet every single expectation of CA.”


“This was set to be the longest tour in a BSE (bio-safety cabinet or biological safety cabinet) comprising a three-match Test series that was scheduled to begin with Australia’s arrival later in the month. So to be informed about the CA decision at the eleventh hour is frustrating.”


CA on Tuesday in a release made the announcement that the Australia team will not be travelling to South Africa. They were scheduled to play three Tests on the tour. 


Pholetsi Moseki, CSA’s acting chief executive officer said, “It is indeed sad that after all the engagements and effort made to ensure a secure visit by our Australian counterparts, the tour has been derailed.”


“CSA has incurred significant costs related to the planning stages and the cancellation of the tour represents a serious financial loss.”


“In this challenging period for cricket and its member countries, we believe the stance taken by CA is regrettable and will have a serious impact on the sustainability of the less wealthy cricket playing nations.”


Australia’s postponement of the tour meant New Zealand qualified for the WTC final. 

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