Comets squad in free fall: Mystery illness forces play to be cancelled

A mystery illness is sweeping through the ACT Comets, forcing play to be abandoned after almost half the team were struck down on Tuesday. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The Comets were meant to be resuming their game against Tasmania's second XI in Hobart, but with four or five players - plus Comets coach Jono Dean - struck down with some sort of illness the game has been postponed.

It's hoped they'll recover in time for play to go ahead on Wednesday and Thursday. There's also been talk about adding Friday to the match to replace the full day's play that's been lost. ACT Comets coach Jono Dean's team has been decimated by illness.



Picture by Keegan Carroll It's a rough start to the summer for the Comets as, adding insult to illness, they were on the backfoot after the first day's play as well. Tasmania were 0-69 after 19 overs, having bowled out the Comets for just 199. Scott Murn was the ACT's top scorer with 37, as all-but-two of the Comets XI got to double figures - but none of them could go on with their start.

Cricket ACT took to social media to announce play had been abandoned for the day. But it's still unclear exactly what's befallen their players. "Please be advised that the upcoming Toyota 2nd XI match has been postponed until further notice due to unexpected circumstances," Cricket ACT posted.

"We appreciate your understanding and continued support!" Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy David Polkinghorne Sports journo Covering the Raiders, Cavalry, cycling and racing, plus everything else that involves sport in the ACT, for The Canberra Times. Basically I love sport and watching it is a full-time job. Email: david.

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Basically I love sport and watching it is a full-time job. Email: david.polkinghorne@canberratimes.

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