Asa Tribe Barred From England Lions Squad Due to Ebola Travel Restrictions
Glamorgan batter Asa Tribe has been blocked from joining the England Lions squad in the West Indies because of a strict 21-day non-entry rule in Saint Kitts and Nevis triggered by a recent trip to Kenya. Tribe played three one-day matches for Jersey in Nairobi during late October, facing Kuwait, Papua New Guinea, and the hosts, before he was scheduled to link up with the England Lions for a series of T20 and one-day matches against West Indies A.
Concerns over an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Kenya and seven other African nations prompted health and immigration authorities in Saint Kitts and Nevis to enforce the entry restriction on non-nationals, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board. Saint Kitts & Nevis currently have a 21-day non-entry rule in place for non-nationals who have been in Kenya due to the Ebola situation in Kenya and seven other countries in Africa,
an ECB spokesperson told BBC Sport Wales, adding that Tribe is back in the UK while officials communicate with relevant authorities.
England Lions Secure Victory Over West Indies A
While squad adjustments took place off the pitch, the England Lions secured an eight-wicket win against West Indies A in the opening T20 match on Sunday. Bowlers Naavya Sharma and Scott Currie dismantled the home side’s batting lineup, taking four wickets and three wickets respectively to bowl West Indies A out for 98 runs.
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Captain Thomas Rew then anchored the tourists’ chase with an unbeaten 50 runs, guiding his team to a target of 101-2 in just 10.1 overs.
Travel Restrictions and Squad Logistics
- Player Affected: Asa Tribe, Glamorgan batter.
- Reason for Exclusion: A 21-day non-entry policy for individuals visiting Kenya and seven other African nations experiencing Ebola virus concerns.
- Hosting Venue: Saint Kitts and Nevis, where all matches in the England Lions and West Indies A series are scheduled.
- Current Status: Tribe has returned to the United Kingdom while the England and Wales Cricket Board liaises with governing authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Asa Tribe’s Travel Delay
Why was Asa Tribe denied entry to Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis enforces a mandatory 21-day non-entry rule for non-nationals who have recently visited Kenya and seven other African nations due to Ebola virus precautions. Tribe traveled to Nairobi in late October to play three one-day matches for Jersey.
Which matches did Asa Tribe miss as a result of the restriction?
Tribe missed the opportunity to join the England Lions squad for their series of T20 and one-day matches against West Indies A in Saint Kitts and Nevis. He has since returned to the UK.
What was the outcome of the first match between England Lions and West Indies A?
England Lions won the opening T20 match by eight wickets on Sunday after bowling out West Indies A for 98 runs, aided by four wickets from Naavya Sharma and three from Scott Currie.
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