India vs England 2021: BCCI expected to allow 50 percent in-stadium crowd during Test matches

After India’s historic win in Australia, Team Indian are set to take on England who are to visit India for the white and the red ball series. On 19th January, Tuesday, BCCI announced India’s squad for first two Tests against England.

BCCI is likely to allow 50 percent crowd attendance at both Chepauk and the newly constructed Motera Stadium during India’s upcoming four Test matches against England.

“As of now, we are likely to allow 50 percent spectators for the four Test matches. The BCCI is in talks with both state cricket associations (TNCA and GCA) and also state health authorities,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“If you allow 50 percent crowd with all necessary precautions, then it will be an indicator if we can also allow spectators during IPL in India,” the source said.

The officials feel that since Ahmedabad can hold over one lakh spectators, the spacing of seats to maintain social distancing will not be an issue.

BCCI’s decision to entertain the crowd will change according to the COVID-19 situation prevailing then in Chennai or Ahmedabad. 

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