India women's first T20I of the three-match series against England will go ahead as planned, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday amid speculations over the game's fate following the death of Queen Elizabeth.
"Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honor her remarkable life and service," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.
On the other hand, the second day of the third Men's Test between England and South Africa was suspended in the wake of the tragedy, and the game will resume on Saturday.
The first day of the match was rained out on Thursday and with no extra day being added to the match, the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.
The ECB also said a minute's silence would be observed at The Oval followed by the national anthem. The day will begin with "God Save The King" as the national anthem, with King Charles III now in place.
"We have been in discussions with Cricket South Africa but they have to fly home on Tuesday to spend a few days at home before heading to India and Australia. Tomorrow (Saturday) is therefore confirmed as day three of a five-day Test Match.
Before each match, a minute's silence will be observed followed by the national anthem. All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded inventory will be replaced with messaging paying cricket's respects to the Queen,” the ECB statement read further.
The series is currently tied 1-1, with South Africa bidding to strengthen their position in the World Test Championship table - they are currently second on points percentage, behind Australia.
Domestic and recreational cricket matches will also go ahead as planned at the weekend in line with 'Official National Mourning guidance', the statement from the ECB said.
(ECB inputs)
