The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued an official assertion confirming the cancellation of the match. “Following ongoing negotiations with the BCCI, the ECB can affirm that the fifth LV=Insurance Test between the boys of England and India, beginning right this moment at Emirates Old Trafford, might be cancelled.
Due to fears of an extra rise within the variety of COVID circumstances contained in the camp, India are regrettably unable to subject a group. We ship our honest apologies to followers and companions for this information, which we all know will trigger nice disappointment and inconvenience to many. Further info might be shared in the end.”
Kevin Pietersen tweeted, “England skips tour of SA for fear of covid and cost CSA a lot, so don’t point a finger”
England skip SA tour for worry of Covid and price CSA so much, so do not level a finger! I
— kevin peterson🦏 (@KP24) September 10, 2021
Former England batsman Mark Butcher mentioned that it’s a full disgrace that the ultimate Test between England and India is not going to happen.
Response to the preliminary assertion that contained the phrase “seize”. I https://t.co/G7yElkFEWa
— Mark Butcher (@markbutcher72) September 10, 2021
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag additionally tweeted his sentiments.
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fifth Test ________
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 10, 2021
Several different celebrities like Shane Warne additionally expressed their disappointment over the information.
It’s such a disgrace – as a result of it has been an incredible collection! https://t.co/tPPrAJXCoT
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 10, 2021
Crazy timing however I believe we’re prepared for every little thing within the present setting. A couple of questions – what occurs to the numbers / how does the collection finish? If not confiscated? Will there be an opportunity to finish it a second time? #Engwind
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) September 10, 2021
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
