Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that NO tickets will go on sale for the public for the upcoming India tour of Mzansi. Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images
Cricket South Africa eager to welcome back fans this summer
South Africa’s Pholetsi Moseki says the governing body are still hopeful of welcoming some fans back in the upcoming series against India
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that NO tickets will go on sale for the public for the upcoming India tour of Mzansi. Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images
Acting chief executive officer of Cricket South Africa Pholetsi Moseki says the governing body are still hopeful of welcoming some fans back in the upcoming series against India.
The emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus threw the India tour into doubt and while the BCCI has committed to touring, it remains unclear if fans will noe be allowed back into grounds.
CSA to engage government on fans in grounds
Prior to the recent developments, there was an understanding in place that would allow CSA to accommodate up to 2,000 per day during the series, with the sale of alcohol prohibited.
“The issue of fans is something that’s on our agenda and once we’re done with the meeting, we’ll make a call from there,” Moseki said this week.
“There are a few people we need to speak to before we can make an announcement but we hope we’ll be able to make an announcement by the end of the day.”
CSA hoped to receive feedback from government before Sunday’s schedule address by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The issue of fans is something that’s on our agenda and once we’re done with the meeting, we’ll make a call from there,” Moseki said.
“There are a few people we need to speak to before we can make an announcement but we hope we’ll be able to make an announcement by the end of the day.”
Proteas Test squad for India series
Dean Elgar (captain, Titans). Temba Bavuma (vice-captain, Lions). Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper, Titans). Kagiso Rabada (Lions). Sarel Erwee (Dolphins). Beuran Hendricks (Western Province). George Linde (Western Province). Keshav Maharaj (Dolphins). Lungi Ngidi (Titans). Aiden Markram (Titans). Wiaan Mulder (Lions). Anrich Nortje (Warriors). Keegan Petersen (Dolphins). Rassie van der Dussen (Lions). Kyle Verreynne (Western Province). Marco Jansen (Warriors). Glenton Stuurman (Warriors). Prenelan Subrayen (Dolphins). Sisanda Magala (Lions). Ryan Rickelton (Lions). Duanne Olivier (Lions).
South Africa vs India Test schedule
First Test: 26-30 December – SuperSport Park, Centurion
Second Test: 3-7 January – Wanderers, Johannesburg
Third Test: 11-15 January – Newlands, Cape Town
