While the detection of a new variant of Coronavirus in South Africa has led to several countries putting severe travel restrictions in place, the BCCI is keeping a close watch on the developments which could affect the India ‘A’ team in Bloemfontein, where they will play three four-day matches. 

While this venue is in the southern part of the country and the new variant, known as  B.1.1.529, has been detected in the northern region, the rapid nature of COVID-19 is causing concern.