England’s fifth Test against India at Emirates Old Trafford was cancelled after some o the tourists’ backroom staff tested positive for Cvoid-19.
India said they are unable to field a team because they fear further cases spreading through the squad.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said “ We send our sincere apologies to fans and partners. “ We Know it will cause immense disappointment and inconvenience to many>”
The ECB statement initially said India who lead the series 2-1 forfeited the final Test and the series was drawn 2-2. The statement was later am3ended to say “ India are regrettably unable to field a team. It’s a decision for the International Cricket Council in the context of the World Test Championship. The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI says it has made an offer to the ECB to reschedule the march. “ the BCCI has always maintained that the safety and well-being of the players is of paramount importance and there will be no comprise on that aspect”