Third Test between England-South Africa suspended in aftermath of Queen Elizabeth's Death
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The third and deciding Test match between England and South Africa has been suspended following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The first day of the third and final Test at The Oval was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Thursday.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Friday’s play will not take place.
"Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Friday’s play between England and South Africa Men at The Oval will not take place,"
"For fixtures beyond Friday, updates will be provided in due course,"
South Africa had won the opening Test at Lord’s by an innings and 12 runs, while England came back strongly to win the Old Trafford Test by an innings and 85 runs to level the series.
Following the passing away of the Queen, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chair, Richard Thompson had said, “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.”
