The BCCI has not made any official request to change the schedule for India’s five-Test collection towards England for finishing the postponed IPL, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) mentioned on Friday.
British media had reported a couple of potential method from the BCCI to advance the primary Test, beginning August 4, by every week in order that the remaining 31 matches of the League may very well be held.
However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) mentioned they plan to comply with the unique schedule since their Indian counterparts haven’t but made any official request for a change.
“We talk to the BCCI on a regular basis about a wide range of issues especially as we address the challenges of COVID-19 but have had no official request to change dates and are continuing to plan for the five Test series as scheduled,” an ECB spokesperson instructed PTI when requested in regards to the potential change within the schedule.
The BCCI stands to lose revenues to the tune of Rs 2500 crore if the 2021 version of Indian Premier League (IPL) will not be accomplished.
This yr’s version was postponed not too long ago when COVID-19 instances have been reported contained in the bio-bubble for the League.Former England captain and famend cricket author Michael Atherton wrore in his column for ‘The Times’ that the
BCCI has enquired about the potential for transferring the ultimate Test of the English summer time to make room to finish the postponed IPL.
When approached, a BCCI supply mentioned the Board is definitely exploring choices however the ECB has not been approached formally.
“The situation is pretty fluid now. There are options that are being explored but no official request has yet been sent. Obviously as Atherton wrote in his column, there are some specific enquiries being made. Who said that enquiries mean official communications,” a BCCI supply mentioned.
The Test collection as of now’s scheduled to conclude on the Old Trafford. The fifth Test will start on September 10. The sport match is anticipated to draw massive crowd and the Lancashire county has already began promoting the tickets.
If India make a proper request, the ECB should tweak the window for his or her formidable mission ‘The Hundred’ together with restricted overs collection towards Pakistan.
Pakistan will play three ODIs and as many Twenty20 Internationals between July 8 and 20. The Hundred shall be performed between July 23 and August 22.
However if BCCI manages to persuade the ECB for advancing the dates, it will likely be fascinating to search out what sort if quid professional quo is sought — asking participation of Indian cricketers within the ‘Hundred’ or internet hosting the rest of the IPL in England?.
