Cricket South Africa, Sri Lanka Cricket confirm two-match Betway Test series date

The date for the two-match Betway Test Series, which was scheduled to be played in Centurion and Johannesburg from December 26 will continue as planned, Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) jointly confirmed. The series will be part of the ICC World Test Championship. 

The discussions held with the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of Sri Lanka, Namal Rajapaksa, ended with the decision to honour the commitments made under the FTP. It was followed by an assessment conducted by the SLC Medical Unit who advised SLC to proceed with the series. 

CONFIRMED: SA vs Sri Lanka @OfficialCSA and @OfficialSLC are pleased to jointly confirm the two-match, @Betway Test Series scheduled to be played in Centurion and Johannesburg from 26 December will continue as planned.
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— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 10, 2020

The Sri Lanka squad will leave for South Africa as scheduled, while Head Coach Mickey Arthur will be accompanied by a health specialist to travel with immediate effect to assess the situation and make necessary arrangements. 

CSA Acting CEO, Ms Kugandrie Govender said, " Cricket South Africa appreciates the ongoing support from Sri Lanka Cricket under the leadership of Ashley de Silva, who has never wavered in its willingness to engage us in important and open discussions around our plans and the state of our readiness for the tour. We are thankful that these discussions have allayed any trepidation around CSA’s ability to successfully host home tours in these unpredicted times.

"As always, we are excited to host the Sri Lankan team in this important, World Test Championship series that will yield crucial points towards the points table for the eventual winners. We are also certain that cricket fans around the world will tune in for another series of thrilling cricket on display."