Chennai: The first two Tests of the upcoming India-England series
will be played at the M A Chidambaram Stadium behind closed doors, a top
official from host association TNCA said on Friday. According to Tamil Nadu
Cricket Association (TNCA) secretary R S Ramasaamy, the two Tests would be played
without spectators as per a BCCI directive, considering the prevailing COVID-19
situation.
"Yes...crowd will not be allowed for the two Test matches as a preventive measure in view of the virus situation," he said.
Also, a circular dated January 20 has been sent out to TNCA members saying that the decision to play the matches behind closed doors was taken along with the BCCI.
"In view of the prevailing COVID pandemic, the BCCI has decided not to take any kind of risk with the safety of the players during the forthcoming India-England Test series," the circular read.
"As per the BCCI directive, the first two Test matches between February 5 and February 17 being held at M A Chidambaram stadium will take place behind closed doors (No Spectators/Guests/Sub-Committee Members) as a preventive measure," it added. Agencies
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