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Wankhede stadium, which is able to host the second Test match between India and New Zealand from December 3-7, can be limiting the entry of spectators to a most of 25% of the stadium’s capability, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) introduced on Monday.
In a press assertion, the MCA acknowledged, “The Association will make sure that all the protocols of the state government are strictly adhered to. As per the directives of the State government, we would be limiting the entry of spectators to a maximum of 25% of the stadium capacity.”
“We hope to give the fans of test cricket an opportunity to enjoy cricket at its best during these times of pandemic,” it added.
It possibly talked about right here that Wankhede will play host to a check match after a niche of 5 years. The final Test held on the venue was towards England in December 2016. The match will mark the return of worldwide cricket on the iconic venue after the Covid-19 pandemic introduced sporting motion to a halt final 12 months.
The first check in Kanpur resulted in a stalemate on Monday as two Indian-born cricketers, Ajaz Patel and Rachin Ravindra, confirmed exceptional resilience below fading mild and on a deteriorating observe to defy India’s well-known spinners.
Indian spinners, led by Ravindra Jadeja, put up considered one of their most persevering performances in latest instances however Mumbai-born Patel (2 off 23 balls) and Karnataka-born Ravindra (18 not out off 91 balls) consumed 8.4 overs after the autumn of the ninth wicket to maintain New Zealand on even keel within the two-match collection.