ENG vs IND | 5th Test in Manchester cancelled due to COVID-19 fears
Cricket | September 10, 2021 19:23 ISTThe fifth and final Test between England and India has been called off.
The fifth and final Test between England and India has been called off.
The start of the fifth and final Test between England and India is likely to be deferred.
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Earlier in the day, the Indian team had to cancel its practice session after junior physio Yogesh Parmar reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
Ronaldo, who broke the internet with his return to the English club after 12 long years, is expected to make his debut against Newcastle United on Saturday.
On Wednesday, India's assistant physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar tested positive for Covid-19.
Fresh concerns arose when the Indian team's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for the virus on the eve of the match, resulting in the cancellation of the side's practice session.
Another member of India's support staff -- junior physio Yogesh Parmar -- tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, forcing the team to cancel its training session.
India lead the five-Test series 2-1 after winning the second Test at Lord's by 151 runs and the fourth Test at The Oval by 157 runs.
Malan, who was recalled to the Test squad for the third Test against India at Headingley and made an immediate impression with 70, says in jest that the best way to keep Bumrah out is by getting off strike.
According to a report, a member of the Team India support staff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Jasprit Bumrah will have to squeeze every ounce of energy from his already overworked body while Ajinkya Rahane will hope to get one final chance when India take on England in the 5th Test.
Boycott was critical of England's batting, saying they cannot keep waiting for Root to rescue them with a big knock.
The fifth Test between England and India will be played at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester from September 10.
Shami and fellow senior pacer Ishant Sharma were rested from the Oval Test that India won by 157 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series as the duo was nursing niggles.
The wicket at The Oval aided the pacers early on before becoming a batting beauty. On day five, Indian bowlers still managed to get enough out of it for a famous win.
The Indian team is 2-1 ahead in the five-match series, having won the second and fourth Tests at Lords and the Oval by 151 and 157 runs respectively.
The fifth Test between England and India starts at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester from September 10. India lead the five-match Test series 2-1.
The Indian team is currently playing a five-Test series against England with the last match slated to start September 10.
Virat Kohli had a huge hand in India's thrilling comeback win over England on the final day of the fourth Test at The Oval, says Inzamam-Ul-Haq.
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