Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the cancellation of Match 1 and Match 3 of the Emirates D20 tournament.
The matches, scheduled for December 16, have been cancelled after one of the players has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Cricket Board said in a statement that Sharjah and Ajman will each be awarded the winning allocation of 3 points.
The player is currently safe and being treated in accordance with ECB tournament protocols.
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