SPECTATORS TO BE ALLOWED FOR 2nd TEST IN M.A. CHIDAMBARAM STADIUM :
While the first test has started today BCCI & Tamil Nadu Cricket Association announced that 50 per cent spectators are allowed for the second test match in M.A. Chidambaram stadium
However, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had requested that matches be played behind closed doors for the safety of the players.
Meanwhile, BCCI has already started planning to allow 50 per cent spectators for the third and fourth Test in Ahmedabad.
The Tamil Nadu Government on sunday announced that for sports, Including cricket, 50 percent occupancies would be allowed in stadium
M.A. Chidambaram stadium has occupancy of 50000
The BCCI & Tamil Nadu Cricket Association have decided to allow spectators at second India England test to be held at M.A. Chidambaram stadium
This issue was disscused by TNCA & BCCI officals after fresh COVID-19 guildness on easing of public movement and enter the spectators into sporting ventures were issued . The move was clear in meeting between TNCA & BCCI members.
“We discussed the issue of allowing spectators for the second India vs England Test following fresh COVID-19 guidelines by the Central government permitting crowds at sporting venues and also the state government’s SOPs given on Sunday,” the TNCA official told PTI.
“There is little time to make arrangements for spectators entry for the first Test so the crowd cannot be allowed. Though the gap between the two Tests is only three days, we are confident that arrangements can be made for (50 per cent) fans in second Test keeping the safety norms in mind,” the official added.
Spectators also allowed for Third and Fourth test in Ahmedabad
Media cloud also cover the test match at press box at the stadium. Eventhough, media conferences would be held Virtually
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