<p>Cricket South Africa has postponed a round of domestic games after some of the team members tested Covid-19 positive on arrival, raising fresh concerns for the India tour later this month.</p>.<p>The BCCI will soon take a call on the tour, which is scheduled to begin with the first Test here from December 17.</p>.<p>The detection of new Covid-19 variant Omicron in South Africa has stoked fears around the world and cast a shadow on the India series.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/hope-to-get-clearer-picture-in-next-couple-of-days-virat-kohli-on-tour-of-omicron-hit-south-africa-1056849.html" target="_blank">Hope to get clearer picture in next couple of days: Virat Kohli on tour of Omicron-hit South Africa</a></strong></p>.<p>"Cricket South Africa can confirm that all three, Round 4, Division Two CSA 4-Day Domestic Series matches scheduled to take place between 02-05 December have been postponed," the board said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The competition is not being held in a Bio-Secure Environment (BSE) and in the last couple of days, some positive Covid-19 test results have emerged following team pre-arrival testing sessions.</p>.<p>"Activating the precautionary and preventative measures stipulated in the organisation's Covid-19 protocols to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all involved is a top priority for CSA."</p>.<p>The India series, if it takes place, will be held in a strict bio-secure environment.</p>.<p>"CSA is monitoring the situation closely and a decision regarding the remainder of the fixtures this year will be made in due course as it develops.</p>.<p>"In addition, the CSA B-section 3-Day and 1-Day matches featuring Northerns and Easterns set for the same weekend have also been postponed until 2022," the CSA added. </p>
<p>Cricket South Africa has postponed a round of domestic games after some of the team members tested Covid-19 positive on arrival, raising fresh concerns for the India tour later this month.</p>.<p>The BCCI will soon take a call on the tour, which is scheduled to begin with the first Test here from December 17.</p>.<p>The detection of new Covid-19 variant Omicron in South Africa has stoked fears around the world and cast a shadow on the India series.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/hope-to-get-clearer-picture-in-next-couple-of-days-virat-kohli-on-tour-of-omicron-hit-south-africa-1056849.html" target="_blank">Hope to get clearer picture in next couple of days: Virat Kohli on tour of Omicron-hit South Africa</a></strong></p>.<p>"Cricket South Africa can confirm that all three, Round 4, Division Two CSA 4-Day Domestic Series matches scheduled to take place between 02-05 December have been postponed," the board said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The competition is not being held in a Bio-Secure Environment (BSE) and in the last couple of days, some positive Covid-19 test results have emerged following team pre-arrival testing sessions.</p>.<p>"Activating the precautionary and preventative measures stipulated in the organisation's Covid-19 protocols to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all involved is a top priority for CSA."</p>.<p>The India series, if it takes place, will be held in a strict bio-secure environment.</p>.<p>"CSA is monitoring the situation closely and a decision regarding the remainder of the fixtures this year will be made in due course as it develops.</p>.<p>"In addition, the CSA B-section 3-Day and 1-Day matches featuring Northerns and Easterns set for the same weekend have also been postponed until 2022," the CSA added. </p>