Ireland's ODI with the UAE in Abu Dhabi is set to go ahead on Monday, following a number of postponements due to positive Covid-19 cases in the UAE's squad.
The series looked in real doubt in the last week with matches postponed on four separate occasions after health officials in the Emirates wouldn't allow them to take place as Covid-19 cases arose in the hosts camp.
There was good news on Sunday though with the Emirates Cricket Board releasing a statement saying UAE authorities have given the go-ahead for their squad to resume competitive action.
"Emirates Cricket Board is delighted to confirm that the fourth match in the Sky247.net Abu Dhabi ODI Series 2021 between the UAE and Ireland has been approved by the authorities to proceed tomorrow, Monday January 18th.
“This closing match in the series will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, and will start at 09:30 (UAE Time).”
“The match will be live streamed in partnership with ITW Consulting and broadcast in India on EuroSports, Premier Sports in the UK, Criclife in the UAE and Willow TV in the USA.”
The news was welcomed from the Ireland camp with Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, saying;
“We’re delighted that the go ahead has been granted for the rescheduled match, and the squad is looking forward to getting back into competitive action.”
“It has been very disruptive for team planning and player preparation not knowing when the next game will be, but I know that Graham Ford and the squad will adapt and be pleased that there is a confirmed fixture now in place.”
“As always, we appreciate the work of the Emirates Cricket Board in getting this game on, and look forward to seeing the lads back on the field as they look to square the series.”
