India vs West Indies ODIs and T20Is to be performed in Ahmedabad and Kolkata as BCCI reduces venues because of Covid-19
West Indies tour of India: The BCCI will now host the three ODIs and three T20Is throughout two venues as a substitute of the initially-planned 6 venues as a result of altering Covid-19 scenario within the nation. BCCI cuts down on venues for India vs West Indies ODIs and T20Is in February (AFP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSThe ODI collection might be performed from Feb 6 to 11 in AhmedabadKolkata will host the 3-match T20I collection between Feb 15 and 20The BCCI had initially deliberate to host the collection throughout 6 venuesThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday introduced modifications in venues for West Indies tour of India, holding in thoughts the evolving Covid-19 scenario within the nation. West Indies are scheduled to play 3 ODIs and as many T20Is from February 6 to twenty however the variety of venues has been minimize down from 6 to 2.
The 3 ODIs will now be performed on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad whereas the three T20Is might be performed on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Initially, the BCCI had chosen Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Cuttack, Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram because the Venus for the ODI and T20I collection.”The three ODIs will now be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and three T20Is will be held at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The decision to limit the series to two venues instead of six as originally announced has been done to mitigate biosecurity risks by cutting down on travel and movement of the teams, match officials, broadcasters, and other stakeholders,” the BCCI stated in a launch on Saturday.India are at the moment in South Africa taking part in a 3-match ODI collection. The closing ODI might be performed in Cape Town on Sunday. The guests have already conceded an unbeatable 2-0 result in South Africa within the ODI collection after shedding the Test collection.Rohit Sharma, who missed the South Africa tour because of a hamstring harm, is all set to return for the limited-overs collection in opposition to the West Indies.West Indies tour of India, 2022 – FULL SCHEDULESr. No.DayDateMatchVenue1Sundaysixth February1st ODIAhmedabad2Wednesday9th February2nd ODIAhmedabad3Friday11th Februarythird ODIAhmedabad4Wednesday16th February1st T20IKolkata5Friday18th February2nd T20IKolkata6Sundaytwentieth Februarythird T20IKolkataIn the meantime, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the IPL 2022 public sale might be held on February 12 and 13 whereas the brand new season will get underway within the closing week of March. India will play Tests and T20I collection in opposition to a visiting Sri Lankan facet earlier than the beginning of IPL 2022, which is prone to be held in India.Click right here for IndiaAt the moment.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.
