The South African cricketers have been put into self-isolation in Cape Town after one of them tested positive for COVID-19. South Africa are scheduled to host England for a three T20Is and three ODIs from November 27 in Cape Town.

Cricket South Africa didn’t reveal the name of the three players neither confirmed whether they would miss any of the matches from the T20I series against England.

"One player has returned a positive test result and two players were considered close contacts based on the risk assessment undertaken by the medical team," Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

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"All three players have been placed in immediate isolation in Cape Town as part of the COVID-19 protocols. While all players are asymptomatic, CSA's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being."

No replacement has been named by the South African side but two new players will join the group for the inter-squad practice matches on Saturday.

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Players from both England and South Africa landed in Cape Town after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. Over 50 tests for the coronavirus were held after the arrival of players and support staff before they entered the bio-secure bubble in Cape Town.

Cape Town is set to host the first and third T20Is on November 27 and December 1 respectively. It will also host the first and third ODIs on December 4 and 9 respectively. The remaining matches are set to be hosted by Paarl. The matches between South Africa and England will be played behind closed doors. 
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The South African cricketers have been put into self-isolation in Cape Town after one of them tested positive for COVID-19. South Africa are scheduled to host England for a three T20Is and three ODIs from November 27 in Cape Town.

The South African cricketers have been put into self-isolation in Cape Town after one of them tested positive for COVID-19. South Africa are scheduled to host England for a three T20Is and three ODIs from November 27 in Cape Town. Cricket South Africa didn’t reveal the name of the three players neither confirmed whether they would miss any of the matches from the T20I series against England. "One player has returned a positive test result and two players were considered close contacts based on the risk assessment undertaken by the medical team," Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in a statement on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Shakib Al Hasan death threat case: Cricketer gets armed bodyguard as Bangladesh Home Minister promises strong action "All three players have been placed in immediate isolation in Cape Town as part of the COVID-19 protocols. While all players are asymptomatic, CSA's medical team will monitor them to ensure their health and well-being." No replacement has been named by the South African side but two new players will join the group for the inter-squad practice matches on Saturday. ALSO READ: England to host India for five Tests in 2021; check tentative schedule Players from both England and South Africa landed in Cape Town after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the United Arab Emirates. Over 50 tests for the coronavirus were held after the arrival of players and support staff before they entered the bio-secure bubble in Cape Town. Cape Town is set to host the first and third T20Is on November 27 and December 1 respectively. It will also host the first and third ODIs on December 4 and 9 respectively. The remaining matches are set to be hosted by Paarl. The matches between South Africa and England will be played behind closed doors.

SA vs ENG: Triple blow for South Africa as 3 players go in isolation after 1 tested positive for COVID-19

Cricket South Africa (CSA) revealed on Monday that seven people within the organisation had tested positive for coronavirus, raising questions over the sport's potential return to action in the country.

The acting chief executive of South African cricket's governing body, Jacques Faul, said more than 100 tests had been conducted within the organisation, and theu had included players and support staff.&nbsp;

"The number of seven is actually quite low," said Faul, who added CSA's medical and ethical protocol prevented him from revealing the identity of those who had tested positive.

The announced cases of COVID-19 are likely to further delay the resumption of the sport in the country.&nbsp;

A three-team event was scheduled for this coming Saturday involving 24 leading players. It was due to be South Africa's first televised sporting event since the country went into lockdown in March.

It was announced last Saturday the competition had been postponed because it had not yet been approved by the government.&nbsp;

Faul said on Monday CSA had been "a little ambitious" in announcing the date, especially as Centurion, where the match was due to be played, is considered a virus "hot spot".

Faul said no new date had yet been decided and it was possible the venue would be changed.

The news compounds a bad weekend for South African cricket after it emerged that CSA had been criticised by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa during a parliamentary briefing over the appointment of three white men –- Faul, director of cricket Graeme Smith and national team head coach Mark Boucher –- to key positions.

According to local media reports, Mthethwa said he felt "insulted" when CSA president Chris Nenzani told him the appointments had been made on merit.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) revealed on Monday that seven people within the organisation had tested positive for coronavirus, raising questions over the sport's potential return to action in the country.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) revealed on Monday that seven people within the organisation had tested positive for coronavirus, raising questions over the sport's potential return to action in the country. The acting chief executive of South African cricket's governing body, Jacques Faul, said more than 100 tests had been conducted within the organisation, and theu had included players and support staff. "The number of seven is actually quite low," said Faul, who added CSA's medical and ethical protocol prevented him from revealing the identity of those who had tested positive. The announced cases of COVID-19 are likely to further delay the resumption of the sport in the country. A three-team event was scheduled for this coming Saturday involving 24 leading players. It was due to be South Africa's first televised sporting event since the country went into lockdown in March. It was announced last Saturday the competition had been postponed because it had not yet been approved by the government. Faul said on Monday CSA had been "a little ambitious" in announcing the date, especially as Centurion, where the match was due to be played, is considered a virus "hot spot". Faul said no new date had yet been decided and it was possible the venue would be changed. The news compounds a bad weekend for South African cricket after it emerged that CSA had been criticised by sports minister Nathi Mthethwa during a parliamentary briefing over the appointment of three white men –- Faul, director of cricket Graeme Smith and national team head coach Mark Boucher –- to key positions. According to local media reports, Mthethwa said he felt "insulted" when CSA president Chris Nenzani told him the appointments had been made on merit.

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SA vs ENG: Triple blow for South Africa as 3 players go in isolation after 1 tested positive for COVID-19

Cricket South Africa announces seven coronavirus cases