BAN vs PAK Test: Pakistan gives warm send-off to Vernon Philander as he returns South Africa early: Pakistan’s bowling consultant Vernon Philander’s stint with the Men In Green comes to an end today, November 29 as he is set to return to South Africa early due to the shutdown of flight operations in South Africa because of the emergence of the new COVID 19 variant Omicron. Philander, who was roped in as bowling consultant for the team ahead of the T20 World Cup, was expected to return after the conclusion of the 1st Test in Chattogram but had to cut short his stay. Follow InsideSport.in for more updates
BAN vs PAK LIVE: Pakistan bowling consultant Vernon Philander set to return South Africa amid new COVID variant Omicron impacting flights
After the end of Day 4’s play, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video on its official Twitter account in which the players gave a warm send-off to the bowling consultant.
Under Philander’s stint, the Men in Green had a fabulous campaign in the recently concluded showpiece event. The team took 28 wickets in the T20 World Cup and three times a bowler won the man of the match.
Thank you @VDP_24!
Team Pakistan give a warm send-off to their bowling consultant Vernon Philander at the end of his stint. pic.twitter.com/s70ktbVXyP— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 29, 2021
Vernon Philander was earlier set to leave for South Africa after the conclusion of the ongoing Test in Chattogram. However, he had to change his plan and will now leave the bubble in Chattogram today.
The emergence of the new COVID 19 variant Omicron has started impacting international flights as well cricket schedules in South Africa. Earlier, the Netherlands 3- match ODI series against Proteas was postponed midway after the first ODI. India’s tour of South Africa in December too is in jeopardy due to the new Covid variant there though the schedule hasn’t been changed.
Team India is scheduled to travel to South Africa for a complete tour, starting with the three-Test series from December 17. The three-match Test series will be followed by 3 ODIs and 4 T20Is.
Meanwhile, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s three crucial wickets have put Bangladesh on backfoot at the end of Day 3’s play in the 1st Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhary Stadium, Chattogram. The left-arm pacer dismissed the top three Bangladesh batters, Shadmam Islam, Saif Hassan, and Najmul Shanto to derail the hosts’ second innings start. At stumps, Bangladesh’s score read 39/4 with the hosts leading by 83 runs.
BAN vs PAK LIVE: Pakistan bowling consultant Vernon Philander set to return South Africa amid new COVID variant Omicron impacting flights
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