The West Bengal government approved 75% spectator attendance for the three-match T20I series against the West Indies, which begins February 16 at Eden Gardens.
According to a state government announcement made on Monday, “all indoor and outdoor sporting activities would be authorized with 75 percent of the venue’s capacity,” implying a crowd of roughly 50,000 people.
The West Indies, captained by Kieron Pollard, will play three one-day internationals in Ahmedabad commencing February 6 before heading to Kolkata for the T20I leg.
“We are grateful to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Secretary, and the Government of West Bengal for declaring the resumption of sporting events and allowing 75 percent of the stadium’s capacity to return,” CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.
“We believe it will provide a new lease on life for the state’s athletes.”
In November of last year, the CAB staged a T20I match against New Zealand in a bio-secure environment with 70% attendance.
“CAB is sure that it will be able to host the three T20Is against the West Indies in a similar manner this time as well,” Dalmiya remarked.
The West Indies were supposed to play three ODIs in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Kolkata, as well as three T20Is in Cuttack, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram, according to the original schedule.
However, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the BCCI chose to hold the white ball series in Ahmedabad and Kolkata.
Following COVID-19 protocols, CAB hopes to resume local cricket events as soon as possible.
In reality, the CAB has taken preemptive measures to vaccinate all athletes over the age of 15 who will be competing in CAB leagues.
The BCCI, however, decided to hold the white ball series in Ahmedabad and Kolkata due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
CAB aims to resume local cricket events as soon as possible, following COVID-19 guidelines.
In truth, the CAB has taken precautions by immunizing all athletes above the age of 15 who will compete in CAB leagues.
IND vs WI: The West Bengal government has approved a 75% attendance requirement for the Eden Gardens T20Is against the West Indies.
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