The fifth test between England and India was suspended last month because tourists were unable to line up a team at Old Trafford due to fears of an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases at their camp; the game will now be played in Edgbaston starting July 1
England will face India in a decisive Test series at Edgbaston in July next year.
The postponed decisive match of the test series between England and India has been rescheduled and will now take place at Edgbaston in July next year.
The fifth and final test was canceled on September 10, shortly before the game began at Old Trafford, and India was unable to line up a team due to fears of an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in its camp. .
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) initially announced that India had lost the event, but later clarified that this was not the case.
The ECB has confirmed that the match has been rescheduled for next summer and will be played in Edgbaston between July 1-5, with India still leading the five-game series 2-1.
Following discussions with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Edgbaston agreed to step in and host the reorganized fifth LV = Insurance men’s test match, which was originally scheduled to be played in September 2021, due to the unavailability of the original. . place, “read a statement issued by Warwickshire.
The game can no longer be held at Old Trafford because the ground will not have time to prepare a test field.
Old Trafford will instead host Test 2 against South Africa on August 25, a match that was previously scheduled to take place in Edgbaston.
Meanwhile, the T20 Series between England and India will now start six days later than originally planned on July 7.
“We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with BCCI to create a fitting finale to what has been a brilliant series so far,” said ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison.
“I am very grateful to all the venues involved for the cooperation they have shown in allowing us to reschedule this match.
“I would also like to thank Cricket South Africa for their support and understanding in making these changes possible.
“We would like to again apologize to the fans for the interruption and disappointment of the September events. We know it was a day that many had planned far in advance.
“We recognize that accommodating this additional match means a tighter schedule for the white ball series. We will continue to manage the well-being and workload of our players over the next year, while also continuing to seek the optimal schedule for the fans, players and our partners around the world. game. “
Jay Shah, BCCI Honorary Secretary, added: “I am delighted that the England-India Test Series now has its just conclusion. The four test matches were fascinating and we needed a fitting ending.
“The BCCI recognizes and respects the traditional way of the game and is also aware of its role and obligations towards the other members of the Board.
“In the last two months, both the BCCI and the ECB have been involved in discussions and our efforts were aimed at finding a suitable window. I thank the ECB for their understanding and patience in finding an amicable solution.”
