In a major update, the Tamil Nadu government has allowed 50 percent spectators with 50 percent capacity in sporting events, paving way for a possible presence of a crowd in the upcoming two Tests set to take place at the iconic M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai between India and England.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswamy made the announcement on Sunday while announcing certain relaxations on the Covid-19 enforced lockdown in the state.
“In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI has decided not to take any kind of risk with the safety of the players during the forthcoming India-England Test series. The players, officials will be undergoing strict quarantine and several rounds of COVID-19 tests before entering the bio-bubble,” TNCA Secretary RS Ramasaamy had written in a circular.
“As per BCCI directive, the first two Tests between February 5-17 being held at MA Chidambaram Stadium will take place behind closed doors. TNCA will not be issuing tickets or sub-committee badges,” he added.
The two Test matches in Chennai will take place between India and England between February 05-09 and February 13-17.
