USA v IRE ODI Series – Opening Match Postponed: Once agai the opening One-Day International between USA v Ireland has been postponed. The first match of the series 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. Earlier the 1st match was cancelled on 26th Dec.
USA v IRE ODI Postponed: 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.
👉 ODI POSTPONED
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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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.
USA v IRE ODI: Both Boards would like to thank all fans and supporters for their understanding with the issues being experienced, and they would like to sincerely thank all those involved in making the series possible, including broadcasters, sponsors, volunteers, staff and many other stakeholders.IRE
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