India vs England | ODI collection to be performed behind closed doorways

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Virat Kohli and Eoin Morgan
The Maharashtra authorities on Saturday green-lighted the three scheduled ODIs between India and England right here with out permitting any spectators within the wake of an enormous spike in COVID-19 circumstances within the state.

There have been some doubts that three ODIs might be shifted elsewhere however after a gathering between CM Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) president Vikas Kakatkar, the permission for the video games have been obtained.

“Keeping the seriousness of the current spike in COVID cases in Maharashtra, after inputs from the Hon’ble Chief Minister, it was decided that permission will be granted for these matches without spectators,” the Maharashtra Cricket Association mentioned in a media launch.

The cricket physique additionally mentioned that the Chief Minister has requested them to take all essential precautions with regard to gamers and officers. “The Chief Minister requested the President of Maharashtra Cricket Association to take all essential precautions relating to gamers and different officers.

“With this, the uncertainty about holding these one-day internationals, has ended and the Association can start preparatory works like obtaining permissions, for smooth conduct of the matches,” it mentioned.

The affiliation additionally thanked former ICC, BCCI and MCA president Sharad Pawar for his assist and steering.

“At this juncture, Vikas Kakatkar also wishes to put on record the invaluable help and guidance received from Hon’ble Sharadrao Pawar,” the discharge acknowledged.