Published 16:41 IST, October 20th 2020
Dream11 IPL 2020's England players to fly to South Africa from UAE for international tour
England cricketers will head to South Africa, after the completion of the Dream11 IPL 2020 in the UAE. Players are likely to reach Cape Town on November 17.
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International cricket is finally resuming with various cricketing nations keen on hosting prominent duels to reinstate sport amidst COVID-19 scenario. England cricket team were one of frontrunners to conduct international series as y hosted West Indies, Pakistan, Australia, and Ireland. nation w is all set to embark on ir first away campaign with a tour to South Africa. England vs South Africa 2020 tour is scheduled to commence in vember, after completion of Dream11 IPL 2020.
Cape Town will be first stop for touring party where y are expected to land on vember 17. Eoin Morgan and co. will be stationed at Vineyard Hotel for ir quarantine, where y will be permitted to use certain sections of hotel for ir training. tour will see two stalwarts of international cricket battle it out in three ODIs and as many T20Is. England squ is scheduled to take part in intra-squ practice matches at Western Province Cricket Club ground.
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Eoin Morgan and Quinton de Kock react on England vs South Africa 2020 tour
Speaking on upcoming tour in a charity event, England's white-ball captain opined that revival of cricket across world is essential considering pandemic. He ded that England and Wales Cricket Board strives to get game back on, which will positively impact those who are still in lockdown. Cricket South Africa also will get a boost financially with conformation of England vs South Africa 2020, as per Eoin Morgan. According to ESPNCricinfo, financially and ministratively beleaguered Cricket South Africa is set to earn 3.2 billion pounds from tour.
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South Africa captain Quinton de Kock, who also was a part of same event, seemed to be thrilled with prospect of England touring South Africa. dynamic wicketkeeper-batsmen spoke about competitive series earlier this year between two nations and praised quality of cricket. Quinton de Kock shared his excitement regarding series, but also has his apprehensions regarding pandemic.
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In same event, Eoin Morgan reckoned possibility of several high-profile players withdrawing from away tours as he feels hopping from one bio-bubble is affecting mental health of players. With England players like Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Tom Curran and many more plying ir wood in Dream11 IPL 2020, it remains to be seen how y choose to be a part of tour or t.
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Source: PTI
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16:40 IST, October 20th 2020