India vs England 5th Test Match Called off

In the five-match test series, India vs England 5th Test Match Called off, it was planned to start on 10th September 2021 has now been called off due to covid concerns.

It is reported that there is an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent that forced BCCI and ECB to call off the 5th test match.

Nasir Hussain on India vs England 5th Test Match Called off

Nasir Hussain, former England Captain, called it a “mess” after ECB confirmed the cancellation of the 5th test match of India vs England test series 2021.

Nasser Hussain describes the situation as a ‘mess’ after the ECB confirm that England’s Test match against India has been cancelled because of Covid concerns. pic.twitter.com/hELpOPkYJH

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 10, 2021

BCCI Communication on India vs England 5th Test Match Called off

BCCI tweeted, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have jointly decided to call off the 5th Test Match scheduled at Manchester in ongoing India’s tour of England 2021. The BCCI and ECB held several rounds of discussion to find a way to play the Test Match, however, the outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent forced the decision of calling off the Old Trafford Test Match.”

ECB Communication on India vs England 5th Test Match Called off

On the other hand, an official statement from the England and Whales Cricket Board issued on twitted said, “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 are regrettably unable to field a team.”

It was further added by ECB that “We send our sincere apologies to fans and partners for this news, which we know will cause immense disappointment and inconvenience to many. Further information will be shared in due course.”

ICC Communication on India vs England 5th Test Match Called off

ICC tweeted, “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.”

In the test series of 5 matches, India leads by 2/1, whereas 1 match was drawn. The last and fifth match was to be played from 10th to 14th of September at Manchester. However, the series stands poised 2-1 in India’s favor now with 5th and final test match to be played at a later date (to be agreed between ECB, BCCI, and ICC)

England vs India Test Series 2021

Refer to the table below for individual match details:

5th Test Match and Indian Premier League 2021

There were actually discussions of delaying the test match for 24 hours so that the incubation period for the players who have come in contact with the covid positive person should pass. However, this doesn’t seem to be an option for BCCI due to previous commitments of Indian players at UAE for phase -2 of the IPL.

The Indian premier league (IPL) phase -2 which comprises 31 matches is due to be resumed from September 19 to October 15. Out of these 13 matches will be played in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

Indian Premier League 2021 Phase 2 Schedule

Refer table below for the IPL phase 2 schedule

Where IPL Phase 2 will broadcast?

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Premier League 2021 Phase 2 will be broadcast on the Start sports network and Hotstar App.

IPL Points Table 2021

Season 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kick-started on April 9, 2021, with a bang with defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers  Bangalore facing each other. 

IPL 2021 was suspended midday by the BCCI due to the breakout of Covid-19 in the IPL bio bubble on May 4, 2021.

It was reported that Michael Hussey, the CSK batting coach, CSK’s bowling coach L Balaji, SunRisers Hyderabad’s wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, Delhi Capitals’ veteran spinner Amit Mishra, Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, and some DDCA ground staff were tested positive of Covid-19.

Total 60 matches were scheduled to be placed in IPL 2021, however, in phase 1 only 29 matches could be played. The remaining 31 matches will be played in IPL phase 2.

Below is the IPL points table for IPL phase 1 that was played in India between April 9, 2021, and May 4, 2021.