New Delhi It has been more than three months since the Indian cricket team landed on the ground. Team India, which was away from the cricket field due to Corona virus infection, is not going to play any match till August. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to cancel the tour of Sri Lanka and then Zimbabwe first, in view of the threat of the Kovid-19 epidemic.
The Indian cricket team canceled a short tour of Zimbabwe in August. In such a situation, it is clear that the Indian team will not play any series till August. The decision was expected as Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday announced that India’s limited overs tour in June-July has been postponed indefinitely.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said, “The Indian cricket team will not tour Zimbabwe given the current threat of the Kovid-19 epidemic. The three-ODI series was to be played in Zimbabwe from 22 August 2020.” The Indian team has not started training yet and is unlikely to camp before July. Players will take about six weeks to prepare for the matches.
Team India not on the field for 3 monthsÂ
India played their last match in New Zealand. From 29 February to 3 March, Team India played the second and last Test match on the tour. After this match, the Indian team was to play in the ODI series with South Africa but the BCCI decided to cancel it due to Corona infection.Â
Shah said, “The board will organize camps for its contracted players only when it is completely safe to train outside. The BCCI is committed to take steps towards the restoration of international and domestic cricket but will not take any decision that will allow the Center and Efforts by the state government and other related agencies to stop the spread of corona virus fail.
“Board officials have taken note of the advisories issued by the Government of India and the board is committed to fully following these guidelines and the restrictions imposed. The BCCI will continue to assess the changing situation.”
