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Australia-Zimbabwe ODI series postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic | Australia-Zimbabwe ODI series won’t go ahead as planned due to coronavirus pandemic
Zimbabwe’s tour of Australia, comprising of three ODIs, has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour was scheduled to take place in August in Northern Australia for the first time in 12 years, with Townsville and potentially Darwin to host the matches.
However, this will no longer be the case. Justin Langer’s comments earlier in June created further doubt about this series going ahead, and it has proven to be the case.
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Cricket Australia put out a statement stating that the logistics and bio-security measures associated with a short series is not feasible. However, interim CEO Nick Hockley, who replaced Kevin Roberts earlier this month, is still committed to hosting Zimbabwe in the future.
“While we are disappointed to postpone the series, CA and Zimbabwe Cricket agree that in the best interest of players, match officials, volunteers as well as our fans, that this is the most practical and sensible decision,” CA’s interim chief executive Nick Hockley said in a statement.
“We are committed to working with Zimbabwe Cricket on alternative dates to reschedule.”

This news is a blow to Zimbabwe, after their ODI series at home to India was also postponed due to the pandemic. The last time they toured Australia was in 2003-04 – a tour that is most remembered by Matthew Hayden achieving the then highest ever Test score of 380.
“We were excited about facing Australia but, given the circumstances, deferring the tour was the only possible option,” said Givemore Makoni, Zimbabwe Cricket’s acting managing director.
“We are, however, looking forward to the rescheduling of the series as soon as practically possible.”
This news comes as further doubt continues to surround the upcoming T20 World Cup. And, with Victoria now experiencing a sharp upturn in COVID-19 cases, a decision regarding the tournament’s fate will surely be made sooner rather than later.
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