LONDON: The fifth and last test between India and England, who were suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak last month, on Friday was rescheduled until July next year, a decision that had pushed the beginning of the second series of six days.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that the game was moved to Edgbaston from Manchester and would be part of the Indian white ball tour.
This GIM, which was called after Covid-19 cases erupted in the Indian contingent, will be held from July 1.
“With India lead a series 2-1, the fifth conclusion match will now take place from July 1, 2022, in Edgbaston, following an agreement between the British and the Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI),” the ECB said in a.
statement.
The fifth match of our men = series of insurance tests against India has been rescheduled and will take place on July 2022.- England Cricket (@englandCricket) 1634904000000SPERING test in the available window has ensured that the limited overs series will now start six a few days later from the plan beginning.
There is no additional number of white ball games and remains the same as planned.
If the deferred test is ordered by neglect or confiscation by India, such as speculating broadly, this series will expire 2-2.
Three T20 Series matches will begin on July 7 at Ageas Bowl with Edgbaston and Trent Bridge that accommodate the second and third games on 9 and 10 July.
The ODI series began on July 12 at the Oval while God would host the second game on July 14 and the series would conclude at Old Trafford on July 17.
“The ticket holder does not have to take any action because all tickets will remain valid for the equivalent to rearrange the day at their host,” ECB said.
“The host place will communicate the details of new fixture to ticket buyers and options available for them, including a period of time to request a refund if they cannot attend a new match day,” he added.
Last month, BCCI President Ganguly, in an interview to PTI, has explained that the scheduled match will be an extension of the series and not a standalone game.
India led 2-1 when the match was called after the visit the visit refused to step into the field after the positive cases of Covid-19 among their support staff, including the coach of Ravi Shastri’s head.
After the main fisio, Nitin Patel, was tested positive during the third test along with Shastri, coach Bowling Bharat Arun and coach Fielding R Sridhar and Junior Physio also Yogesh Parmar returned a positive test in Manchester, making Indian players restless about taking the field.
The ECB said the events planned in Manchester forced changes in the venue for the fifth test.
Manchester will now host the second test against South Africa on August 25 instead of Edgbaston.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah appreciated the ECB’s approach to resolve problems peacefully.
“I am happy that the England-Indian test series will now have legitimate conclusions.
The four stunning test matches, and we need the right final,” Shah said in a statement.
“BCCI recognizes and respects the traditional form of the game and also pays attention to its roles and obligations towards fellow council members.” In the past two months, both BCCI and the ECB have been involved in discussions and our efforts aimed at finding a suitable window.
I thank the ECB for their understanding and patience in finding a peaceful solution, “added Shah.
ECB CEO Tom Harrison said the council was happy to have the closure for the problem.” We want to apologize again to fans and disappointment of September events.
We know it is a lot of planned days before.
“We realize that accommodating this extra match means a more stringent schedule for the white ball series,” he said.
“We will continue to manage the welfare and workload of our players until next year while we also continue to look for optimal schedules for our fans, players, and partners throughout the game.”
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