Cricket: England-India 5th test cancelled after COVID outbreak

The fifth and final test of the series was cancelled just hours before play was due to start, following a coronavirus outbreak in Indian camp.

The fifth Test between England and India has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns within the India camp, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced, just hours before the match at Old Trafford was due to start. “Following ongoing conversations with the BCCI [Board of Control for Cricket in India], the ECB can confirm that the fifth Test between England and India Men due to start today at Emirates Old Trafford, will be cancelled,” said the statement on Friday. “Due to fears of a further increase in the number of COVID cases inside the camp, India are regrettably unable to field a team.”