England vs South Africa: Play on Friday deserted following demise of Queen Elizabeth II

Following the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s play between England and South Africa Men at The Oval was deserted, notified an ECB launch.

England vs South Africa. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSEngland went into nationwide mourning after the demise of their longest ruling monarchQueen Elizabeth II was 96 on the time of her demiseEngland vs South Africa was deserted on Day 1 because of rain

The second day of England vs South Africa’s remaining match on the The Oval has been deserted for Friday after the nation went into nationwide mourning after the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, England’s longest ruling monarch.

The England Cricket Board notified of the developments with a press launch stating that every one cricketing actions had been deserted for Friday.

“Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s play between England and South Africa Men at The Oval, along with all scheduled matches in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, will not take place,” the be aware stated.

The first day of the match on Thursday needed to be known as off because of rainfall and not using a single ball being performed.

“The England and Wales Cricket Board is deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen and her late husband H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, both had a long history of supporting cricket and England’s national sides,” the ECB press launch learn.

“The two were Patrons and honorary life members of the MCC, and showed their support by attending games as often as they could over a 50-year period stretching from the early 1960s through to the first day of the second Ashes Test in 2013. H.M. Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch. She ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 and was coronated on 2 June 1953,” it additional added.

“Before the 2019 Men’s ICC Cricket World Cup, the Queen hosted all 10 competing captains at Buckingham Palace to wish them good luck. She later sent a message of congratulations to the victorious England team after its final victory over New Zealand,” it stated.

“I’m sure I speak for everyone in the game when I say how truly sad I am to hear of the Queen’s passing. Her Majesty has been such a great supporter of the game and was always so vocal of her and her late husband’s enjoyment around the sport. Her dedication to her country will never be forgotten. For her service and her selflessness over her extraordinary reign, we owe her a debt that can never be repaid,” ECB Chair Richard Thompson stated.

The collection hangs in stability with England and South Africa profitable a match apiece. England had received the toss on Friday and put South Africa to bat first.

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