IND vs ENG final test cancelled

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IND vs ENG final test cancelled
IND vs ENG final test cancelled

 

New Delhi

The fifth and final ICC World Test Championship match between England and India in Manchester has been cancelled after Covid-19 disrupted the Indian camp, rendering the visitors unable to field a team.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has issued an official statement confirming the cancellation of the match. The statement reads, “Following ongoing conversations with the BCCI, the ECB can confirm that the fifth LV= Insurance Test between England and India Men due to start today at Emirates Old Trafford, will be cancelled.

 

 

Due to fears of a further increase in the number of COVID cases inside the camp, India is regrettably unable to field a team.

"We send our sincere apologies to fans and partners for this news, which we know will cause immense disappointment and inconvenience to many”, ECB said.

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A final decision on when the match will begin is awaited.