Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, the third and final Test between England and South Africa on Friday has been called off.
The first day of play in the decisive Test on Thursday has been cancelled. England rallied to win the second Test at Old Trafford by an innings and 85 runs to tie the series after South Africa had won the first Test at Lord's by an innings and 12 runs.
"I'm sure I speak for everyone in the game when I say how truly sad I am to hear of the Queen's passing," said Richard Thompson, chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), following the announcement of the monarch's death. "Her Majesty has been such a great supporter of the game and was always so vocal about her and her late husband's enjoyment around the sport.
"We shall never forget her devotion to her country. We owe her an eternal debt for her service and selflessness throughout her amazing reign.
The important ICC World Test Championship's third and concluding Test between the two sides will be played. After losing to England in the second Test, South Africa dropped out of first place in the WTC Rankings.
England, on the other side, has eight losses and six victories, placing them seventh in the standings. According to ICC, Australia is leading the standings with a 70% victory percentage.