‘India let English cricket down’: Vaughan cites England's SA tour cancellation after Manchester Test called off | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

‘India let English cricket down’: Vaughan cites England's SA tour cancellation after Manchester Test called off

Sep 10, 2021 04:13 PM IST

Drawing reference to England's decision to return from South Africa last year, former England captain Michael Vaughan said ‘India let English cricket down' after the Manchester Test was cancelled.

The cancellation of India vs England fifth and final Test match at Old Trafford in Manchester led to varied reactions from former cricketers and experts. Drawing reference to England's decision to return from South Africa last year, former England captain Michael Vaughan said ‘India let English cricket down.’ 

‘India let English cricket down’: Vaughan cites England's SA tour cancelation(Getty Images)
‘India let English cricket down’: Vaughan cites England's SA tour cancelation(Getty Images)

Barely two hours before scheduled start of play, the fifth and final Test of the series was called off following a Covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. 

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

“India have let English Cricket down !!! But England did let South African Cricket down !!!” Vaughan tweeted.

The former England captain was referring to England's stance last year when they decided to fly back home midway from the South Africa ODI series following Covid-19 cases in their camp. 

Also Read | 'He can lap you, late cut you; he's got all the shots': Gambhir

BCCI in an official release said that both the Indian and England cricket boards will work towards rescheduling the Manchester Test. 

“In lieu of the strong relationship between BCCI and ECB, the BCCI has offered to ECB a rescheduling of the cancelled Test match. Both the Boards will work towards finding a window to reschedule this Test match,” BCCI said. 

India’s entire touring party was forced to isolate in its Manchester hotel on Thursday after assistant physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar was the latest person to test positive for the virus. India coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharath Arun, fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar and main physio Nitin Patel had already tested positive.

India was leading the series 2-1.

The ECB statement initially said India had forfeited the test and the series was drawn 2-2. That was quickly amended and the final result was unclear.

“We send our sincere apologies to fans and partners for this news, which we know will cause immense disappointment and inconvenience to many,” the ECB said.

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and get exclusive insights with the RCB vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore a comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, check Virat Kohli performance and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times website and app.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On