With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a global upheaval, Cricket South Africa on Monday suspended all forms of cricket in the country for the next two months.
After South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday declared a state of disaster, CSA also decided to suspend all cricket activities in the country to contain the spread of the virus.
“Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken the decision to immediately terminate all forms of cricket in the country, for the next 60 days, namely: First-class cricket; List A cricket (Momentum Cup); All semi-professional and provincial cricket; as well as All Junior and Amateur cricket,” CSA said in a statement.
The two-month suspension means the ongoing franchise one-day cup competitions semi-finals and final will not take place.
In South Africa, the Premier Soccer League, Super Rugby and the Two Oceans Marathon were also suspended.