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.

"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.