New Delhi. The last match of the five-match Test series played between India and England could not be played. In view of the crisis of Corona epidemic, it was decided to cancel it. The BCCI and England Cricket together took the decision to cancel the match in view of the health interest of the players. It has been talked about getting it done on a new date with the consent of both the boards.
The decision to cancel the Test match between India and England to be played in Manchester on 10 September was taken shortly before the start. All the players were advised to stop practice and be locked in hotel rooms after Indian team assistant physio Yogesh Parmar was found corona infected a day earlier. However, later his report including all the players came negative.
200 crore loss to ECB
The ECB will suffer a loss of 20 million pounds (about Rs 200 crore) due to the cancellation of the fifth Test between India and England in Manchester. In which the domestic Lancashire Cricket Club, which organized the event, has suffered a loss of one million pounds (about Rs 10 crore). Which will refund the entire money of ticket sales to the fans.
Still in doubt on the outcome of the series
According to BCCI, this series is not over yet and India are leading 2-1. The last match of the series will be played later on a new date with the mutual consent of both the boards. On the other hand, England Cricket has a statement that the match to be played will be the only Test and it will have nothing to do with the series.
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