India vs England – Old Trafford set to lose rescheduled 5th Test – Lancashire have a huge decision to make as they head into a scheduling conflict for next season. India’s fifth Test of their tour of England was called off with a fear of a COVID-19 outbreak and rescheduled for 2022, but Old Trafford is not set as the venue. The rescheduled fifth Test is likely to clash with England’s limited-overs series against South Africa, with the Manchester stadium up as one of the venues for the tour.
India vs England: Old Trafford to lose hosting rescheduled fifth Test due to scheduling conflicts, music gigs
As per the Daily Mail, Lancashire were unable to commit Old Trafford as a venue for the rescheduled fifth Test between India and England. The two teams have an agreement in principle to play the series decider during India’s tour of England in 2022 after the tourists refused to play at the 11th hour. Lancashire have a narrow window available and was unable to commit to the game. Old Trafford is set to host an ODI between England and South Africa on July 24, and the ground also has a host of musical events lined up. Lancashire lost more than £1million in hospitality income following the last-minute compensation, and talks regarding compensation will also be forthcoming.
India vs England: Old Trafford to lose hosting rescheduled fifth Test due to scheduling conflicts, music gigs
- India and England were supposed to play the 5th Test of their series in Old Trafford last month
- However, the match was rescheduled and shifted to 2022 after India refused to take the field due to concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak.
- Lancashire posted losses of more than £1million in hospitality income, and are yet to be compensated.
- The rescheduled 5th Test is likely to clash with South Africa’s limited-overs series against England.
- Old Trafford will host an ODI on 24th July, and have several musical events planning, leaving them with a narrow window to host the game.
India vs England: Old Trafford to lose hosting rescheduled fifth Test due to scheduling conflicts, music gigs
India were already due in the country for six white-ball matches between 1 and 14 July and England’s first game against South Africa is on 19 July. The series concludes on July 31 and is immediately followed by the second edition of the Hundred. While the ECB have yet to finalise a date for the rescheduled 5th Test, there is likely to be an overlap between the two tours, meaning England could field two separate sides on the same day. England named two different teams for an ODI and a Test against Pakistan played on successive days last year and a similar arrangement could be expected for the two games next year.
