Manchester: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said the Manchester test between India and England was canceled because players were petrified to capture Covid and lose the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The fifth and last test between India and England were canceled on Friday after the Assistant Fisio visitors remained positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.
“Come on honest, it’s all about money and IPL.
The test has been canceled because the player is petrified to capture Covid and lose IPL,” Vaughan wrote in his column for the telegraph.
“In a week or more we will watch the IPL and the players will run a smile and be happy.
But they should trust the PCR test.
We know a lot about this virus now.
We know how to manage and handle it better..
Double vaccination players and biosecurity can Instead very quickly, “he added.
Vaughan also said that he found it difficult to believe that India found it difficult to find 11 players for the final test against England.
“Cricket’s game requires this test match.
The series is very ready.
It doesn’t sit comfortably that the test match can be canceled 90 minutes before the throw.
It’s really rude to the public paying,” Vaughan said.
British CEOs and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Tom Harrison said that frustrated to see the fifth test between Britain and India canceled and the Board tried his best to avoid this result.
“A large number has occurred during the last 24 hours, and from one lover of cricket to another, I want to say how sorry I am for all the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of this test match.
We all look forward to what was promised to be the peak of this brilliant test series , and I was very disappointed because he could not get the match played, “said the Head of ECB Harrison in an official statement.
“I have heard many stories today from people who plan for months or save during this pandemic to have a special day with friends and family.
Not to see it happen difficult to get.
Today’s news will greatly frustrate, especially Given.
Short notice.
Know that we work all night to find a solution and avoid this result, “he added.
The control council for cricket in India (BCCI) has offered for an ECB rescheduling test match 5 canceled scheduled to be played in Manchester from Friday.
BCCI and the ECB held several rounds of discussion to find a way to play a test match, however, the Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian team contingent forced the decision to call the game.