BCCI mulling over bringing followers again for T20I sequence towards England
2 min read Image Source : GETTY IMAGES All the 5 matches within the T20I sequence between India and England will probably be performed on the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is eager to get followers again to the stadium for England’s upcoming tour of India. While it was confirmed by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) that the primary two Tests in Chennai will probably be performed with out the presence of followers, a report now means that BCCI might convey followers in restricted capability for the T20I sequence.
The four-match Test sequence will probably be adopted by 5 T20Is, with all of the matches being performed on the Motera Stadium at Ahmedabad.
The sequence will start on March 12.
“We are trying to open the stadium for fans to witness what awaits to be a thrilling T20I series between India and England,” a BCCI official instructed ANI.
“While we are yet to decide on the numbers the idea is to get close to 50 per cent of the seats filled. But the fnal decision lies with the government. Safety is a priority even as we adapt to the new normal.”
The tour begins on February 5 with the primary Test in Chennai. While the Tamil Nadu capital hosts the primary two matches of the Test sequence, the remaining two will probably be performed in Ahmedabad. The five-match T20I sequence will probably be adopted by 3 ODIs in Pune.
Earlier this month, the BCCI introduced squad for the Chennai Tests towards England, which noticed the return of Indian captain Virat Kohli within the squad. Hardik Pandya and Ishant Sharma additionally made a comeback to the Test aspect. While Pandya misplaced his place within the Test aspect attributable to an damage in 2019, Ishant additionally missed the Australia Tests with an damage he sustained within the 2020 version of the Indian Premier League.
The Indian crew, led by Ajinkya Rahane, made a triumphant return to the nation earlier this week after defying all odds to beat Australia within the four-match Border-Gavaskar Test sequence. After dropping the primary Test in Adelaide, Team India made a stellar comeback to safe the sequence 2-1.
