USA-Ireland ODI series cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns

The ODI series among USA and Ireland has been dropped because of COVID-19 related worries. Two individuals from the Ireland group's care staff tried positive, as completed a few accomplices of players. Two of those Ireland players were considered close contacts.

Ireland, who are because of play a series against West Indies, are booked to leave from Florida to Kingston, Jamaica on December 31. In any case, the two individuals from the care staff who tried positive will remain back in Florida to finish their detachment period.

"The choice has been a troublesome one to make, however obviously the right result from a player and staff wellbeing and security point of view. While there are no sure Covid results among the Irish players, we have had two care staff test positive and various voyaging accomplices and relatives likewise testing positive. This has implied two players inside our playing positions being considered 'close contacts' and have been separating while they are additionally tried and observed," Richard Holdsworth, Cricket Ireland's High Performance Director, said in a media discharge.

"According to a more extensive viewpoint, thought must be given to the current series just as the second leg of our visit. We should be aware of movement prerequisites for entering Jamaica and meeting Cricket West Indies Covid conventions. Throughout the next few days we will focus on the wellbeing and security of our players and staff, and work with nearby authorities in guaranteeing our kin are very much taken care of - regardless of whether planning to go forward to Jamaica, or staying in Florida a little longer in confinement.

"We might want to express gratitude toward USA Cricket for facilitating us, and working so intimately with Cricket Ireland and the ICC on the series. It is a genuine pity for the fans, staff, volunteers and every one of the individuals who have helped put this series on to see it end thusly, however we see incredible potential in cricket in the USA and will unquestionably return during better occasions," Holdsworth added.

Ireland were the principal Full Member men's group to visit USA. They played two T20Is with the series finishing 1-1. The main ODI was dropped because of COVID-19 worries before the rest of the series was canceled.