UCBSA calls off the scheduled tour to Sharjah
The General Council of the United Cricket Board of South Africa acting on the advise and recommendation of the South African Foreign Ministry has called off the South African Cricket Tour to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
UCBSA Press Release
24-Mar-2003
The General Council of the United Cricket Board of South Africa acting on
the advise and recommendation of the South African Foreign Ministry has
called off the South African Cricket Tour to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
"We value our players and officials and we cannot continue with the tour
when there is concern about their safety," said the Chief Executive Officer
of the United Cricket Board of South Africa, Gerald Majola.
"We received an advisory from the Department of Foreign Affairs informing us
not to travel to the Gulf region under the current circumstances prevailing
there.
"We are however, engaged in discussions with the tournament organizers as to
possible alternative venues and or dates for the tournament to be held." he
added.
The South African squad was scheduled to play in a tri-angular tournament
with Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 01st to 10th April, 2003.