India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Lucknow Stadium Will Witness Empty Stands Over Coronavirus Becoming Pandemic

The number of people affected by coronavirus in the country climbed to 73 with 13 fresh cases, including one foreign national. Kerala had the most cases which is 17.

Indian cricketers share a light moment as they attend a practice session ahead of tomorrow's first one day international (ODI) cricket match of a three match series between India and South Africa, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on March 11, 2020. (Photo/AFP)

Coronavirus pandemic: The second ODI between India and South Africa on Sunday is likely to be held in an empty stadium due to the coronavirus scare. The first ODI between India and South Africa was today abandoned without a ball being bowled due to incessant rain in Dharamsala. The second ODI of the series will be played in Lucknow on March 15 while the third and final match will be in Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on March 18. The Board has taken a decision on whether there will be audience witnessing the match in the third ODI or not. The novel coronavirus outbreak and adverse weather conditions has affected ticket sales as well. The number of people affected by coronavirus in the country climbed to 73 with 13 fresh cases, including one foreign national. Kerala had the most cases which is 17.

Meanwhile, the Indian Super League 2019-20 final on Saturday between ATK and Chennaiyin FC, will now be played behind closed doors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. Football Sports Development Limited has decided to hold the season's final behind closed doors owing to the current preventive measures against COVID-19.