India vs England 2021: Fans might be allowed for 2nd Test with TNCA secretary set to request BCCI – Reports
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After the chaotic and successful Test series win against Australia Down Under, the focus for India will now shift to the home series against England. The hosts will be overwhelming favorites to win thanks to the home advantage and the rich vein of form they are in as a unit, but England can not be taken lightly as they have proved with a whitewash of Sri Lanka in their own backyard not too long ago.
India and England will play four Tests with the first two Tests scheduled to be held in Chennai. The final two Tests will be in Ahmedabad which will also host all five ODIs between the sides. Pune will host the three T20Is which will concluded the tour. The first Test which begins on February 5 will be played behind closed doors as has been confirmed by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).
‘We are going to speak to the BCCI’ – TNCA
With the first Test set to definitely not allow fans inside the stadium, there is a chance for the second Test to allow spectators, according to reports. Speaking to ANI, an official from the TNCA confirmed that secretary RS Ramasaamy is set to speak to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about allowing 50 per cent fans into the stadium.
“See the new regulations allow for 50 per cent fans, so we are going to speak to the BCCI through our secretary and a decision will be reached only after that. But yes, for now, let’s wait and watch till tomorrow,” the official said. On being asked about the crowd number that could be allowed, “If we do get the go-ahead, it will only be 50 per cent as per the order of the TN government. But a lot will also depend on the BCCI and the ECB. So, we will get an idea tomorrow,” the official signed off.
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