Times Of Swaziland: MEN’S T-20 CRICKET LEAGUE MATCHES CANCELLED

MEN’S T-20 CRICKET LEAGUE MATCHES CANCELLED
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Pholsile Hlophe on 22/12/2020 08:38:00


MBABANE – Blame it on communication breakdown.
The Eswatini Cricket Association’s (ECA) Men’s T-20 League 2020/2021 games
that were scheduled for Sunday were cancelled and postponed to January 17, 2021.
According to last weekend’s fixtures, Cricket Mbabane was expected to play
against Sahi XI at 10am, followed by the Indian Warriors going up against
Dada’s XI at 1pm. According to ECA Tournament Director Mohsin Bhariyawala,
there was a misunderstanding of the kickoff times. “There was a communication
breakdown in terms of the starting times for the fixtures. It was vice versa and
we could not play one match because both matches ought to be played on the same
day to determine the semi-finals qualifying team. “We have shifted the matches
to January 17, 2021, which was their initial date before we took a decision to
play them last weekend,” said Bhariyawala.
Semi-finals
The best two teams in Groups A and B will go head-to-head in the semi-finals.
The cancelled fixture was supposed to be a race to position four as three teams
have already qualified for the semi-finals. These include Season One champions
Pak XI, Sahi XI and Malkerns Cricket Club. ECA President Rueben ‘Rhoo’
Nxumalo commended all the teams for their devotion and competence displayed
during the league competition. He wished them happy Festive holidays and
reminded them to maintain their adherence to the COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Dangers
“As we take a festive break, I would like to remind all teams and the nation
about the reality and dangers of COVID-19. “Let us all be on our best
behaviour, mind our interactions and social conduct so that we return healthy
and safe next year. Merry Christmas and safe holidays to everyone,” said
Nxumalo.