IND vs WI: “ODI Series Will Be Played Behind the Closed Doors”, Gujarat Cricket Association
IND vs WI: India will face the challenge of the West Indies for a six-match white-ball series starting on February 6. In the series, three matches each of ODIs and T20i matches will take place. Both teams have had contrasting results in their last outings. India lost their ODI series against South Africa by 3-0. On the other hand, the West Indies beat England 3-0 in a dramatic T20I series.
The series will start with three ODI matches. Narendra Modi Stadium will host all three matches of the ODI series. While the T20I series will be played in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Read our best cricket betting tips and tricks here in our site.
IND vs WI: “All the matches will be played behind the closed doors”, Gujarat Cricket Association
The first ODI match between the two nations will be the 1000th ODI for the Indian team. And the men in blue will become the first team to play 1000 ODIs in the history of the game.
“The 1st ODI on 6th of Feb will be a very special and historic match as India will be playing its 1000th ODI. The Indian team will be the first cricket team in the world to achieve this feat.”
However, the Gujarat Cricket Association has announced that due to the rise in COVID cases, no spectators are allowed in the stadium. GCA has confirmed that they will follow all COVID protocols. The officials of the Gujarat Cricket Association confirmed it on Tuesday, February 1st. Looking for top cricket prediction sites? Do check it here.
The officials of the Gujarat Cricket Association confirmed it on Tuesday, February 1st. They further added,
“We are all set to host West Indies Tour of India ODI Series 2022. Considering the current situation, all the matches will be played behind closed doors. “
T20I series will be played at 75% of its Stadium Capacity
IND vs WI: T20 Series: Eden Gardens will host the three-match T20I against the West Indies. Previously, there were rumours that the T20I series would be held without crowds. But the West Bengal government announced on Monday that 75% of the stadium capacity would be allowed during the match. CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.
“We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing the resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 per cent of the capacity of spectators back to the stadium,
The Cricket Association of Bengal has already hosted the third T20i match between India and New Zealand last year. Avishek Dalmiya further added,
“We feel that it will give a fresh lease of life to the sportspersons of the state. After the New Zealand T20I last year, this time too, CAB is confident that it will be able to successfully host the three T20Is against the West Indies in a similar manner.”
Narendra Modi Stadium will host three ODI matches which will take place on February 6, 9, and 11. And the Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host three T20Is on February 16, 18, and 20. Here are some legit betting apps for phone.