West Indies excursion 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 because of the converting Covid-19 state of affairs within the nation.
BCCI cuts down on venues for India vs West Indies ODIs and T20Is in February (AFP Picture)
HIGHLIGHTSThe ODI sequence might be performed from Feb 6 to 11 in AhmedabadKolkata will host the 3-match T20I sequence between Feb 15 and 20The BCCI had originally deliberate to host the sequence throughout 6 venues
The Board of Keep an eye on for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday introduced adjustments in venues for West Indies excursion of India, preserving in thoughts the evolving Covid-19 state of affairs within the nation. West Indies are scheduled to play 3 ODIs and as many T20Is from February 6 to twenty however the choice of venues has been reduce down from 6 to two.
The three ODIs will now be performed on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad whilst the three T20Is might be performed on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. First of all, the BCCI had selected Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Cuttack, Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram because the Venus for the ODI and T20I sequence.
“The 3 ODIs will now be performed on the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and 3 T20Is might be held on the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The verdict to restrict the sequence to 2 venues as a substitute of six as in the beginning introduced has been finished to mitigate biosecurity dangers by way of chopping down on trip and motion of the groups, event officers, broadcasters, and different stakeholders,” the BCCI stated in a unencumber on Saturday.
India are these days in South Africa enjoying a 3-match ODI sequence. The general ODI might be performed in Cape The town on Sunday. The guests have already conceded an unbeatable 2-0 result in South Africa within the ODI sequence after shedding the Check sequence.
Rohit Sharma, who ignored the South Africa excursion because of a hamstring harm, is all set to go back for the limited-overs sequence in opposition to the West Indies.
West Indies excursion of India, 2022 – FULL SCHEDULE
Sr. No.
Day
Date
Fit
Venue
1
Sunday
sixth February
1st ODI
Ahmedabad
2
Wednesday
ninth February
second ODI
Ahmedabad
3
Friday
eleventh February
third ODI
Ahmedabad
4
Wednesday
sixteenth February
1st T20I
Kolkata
5
Friday
18th February
second T20I
Kolkata
6
Sunday
twentieth February
third T20I
Kolkata
In the meantime, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated on Saturday that the IPL 2022 public sale might be hung on February 12 and 13 whilst the brand new season gets underway within the ultimate week of March. India will play Checks and T20I sequence in opposition to a visiting Sri Lankan facet earlier than the beginning of IPL 2022, which is perhaps held in India.
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