This series is swinging on a fine thread as the new coronavirus strain found in South Africa have put the fate of the series in uncertainty. As you know, both the board are yet to decide on the continuation or the cancellation of the series. The fear causing Netherlands to pull out is because most of their players reside in England and they are imposing strict traveling bans following the discovery of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa. We wait just like you as there are no official words coming from both the cricketing boards. This was not the only bad news coming from the series. The first ODI of the three-match series was abandoned due to rain, the match was poised with enthralling action, thanks to Kyle Verreynne's 95 and a late cameo from the talented, Andile Phehlukwayo. Only two overs were bowled in the second innings before the rain started pouring and guess what? The second ODI will also be played here at Centurion. Bio-bubbles have already been part of cricketing life for the past two years and the despair of new strain might make the situation even more stringent. Let's hope that decisions are made with respect to players' mental health but we also hope for cricket to continue without any dilemma.