The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) says there has been "no official request" from India to move the dates of the five-Test series due to take place in August and September. It follows reports that alterations to the schedule have been broached on an informal basis. "We talk to the BCCI on a regular basis about a wide range of issues especially as we address the challenges of Covid-19, but have had no official request to change dates and are continuing to plan for the five Test series as is scheduled," said an ECB spokesperson. Moving the series would create difficulties for the host venues and fans, who were shut out in 2020. It could also clash with the launch of The Hundred competition.

Source: News 24 May 21, 2021 12:33 UTC