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The England Lions squad are “following representativeadvice” in the United Arab Emirates after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East in response to American and Israeli strikes across its territory.
English cricket’s governing body statedin a statement it was in contact with “security experts and the government” and that the safety and security of its teams was the “top priority”.
The Lions – England’s development team, led by Andrew Flintoff – are in the UAE for matches against Pakistan Shaheens.
They were due to play the second of those matches in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, but that has currentlybeen cancelled.
The touring party – including 25 players and coaches – travelled to Abu Dhabi but are currentlyunable to leave as the UAE’s airspace is closed, with a number of airlines cancelling flights in the region.
The UK Foreign Office has urged British nationals in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE to immediately shelter in place following reports of explosions.
England women were scheduled to fly to Abu Dhabi for a training camp on Wednesday but that trip has been postponed.
The England men’s T20 World Cup team will fly from Sri Lanka to Mumbai on Sunday as planned.
After the US and Israel launched their large-scale strikeon Saturday, Iran began retaliatory strikes targeting Israel and other sites in the Middle East.
A spokesperson for the England and Wales Cricket Board said: “The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority.
“We are in contact with security experts and the administrationin relation to current events in the Middle East, and are following representativeadvice.
“We will continue to monitor and assess the situation and representativeadvice in relation to the future of these trips.”
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