The BCCI argued against the argument and TOI understands that discussions on a serious conflict of opinion had begun before the matter was settled.
It is also learned that BCCI has been in touch with the team management and senior cricketers during this period. captain of india Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma It is learned that he has made it very clear that the Indian team will not lose the Test match – even if it means playing the game under the cloud of Covid.
Kohli and Sharma, in particular, are in no mood to bow down. Two senior India cricketers have told it to one and all that should Covid upset things, the Test match could be cancelled, provided India take the series 2-1 or they, according to Covid, play Tests. ready for and whenever the decision is made. two boards.
The BCCI asked these senior cricketers to “hold their horses” and further took up the matter with the ECB, who have agreed.
Moving into the fifth Test, the series was well drawn in 2–1 in India’s favour, with the latter winning the fourth Test at The Oval. It should be pointed out here that the final session of the Trent Bridge Test match did not rain, with India being the strong favorites to take the game.
At 52-1 in the second innings, with nine wickets on a fast-scoring ground, India needed 157 more to win on the fifth day with Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara at the crease.
“If it can be argued that the Nottingham Test match can go either way, it can be argued that Manchester can go either way. Now, the point is, what if the threat of covid goes away anyway? In that case, the Test match doesn’t happen, the IPL is at risk and whatever happens, it has a huge impact,” say those who are in favor of the Test match being cancelled.
Last heard, the ECB was still deciding whether to back down from its demand to seek forfeiture or to stick to its stance. Meanwhile, the BCCI has bigger concerns – putting its best foot forward to ensure that players don’t end up in embarrassment, everyone stays safe, and the IPL continues – going forward.
For the record, looking at the weather forecast on day two of the Old Trafford Test, heavy rain is expected anyway.
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