India vs England 5th Test: Lancashire suffers ‘multimillion pound' losses after match cancellation

The BCCI and ECB held several rounds of discussion to find a way to play the Test match in Manchester, however, the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Indian team contingent forced the decision of calling off the game.

Lancashire will require the help from England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to cope with the cancellation of the Old Trafford Test as they are facing 'multimillion-pound' losses, according to their chief executive, Daniel Gidney. The BCCI and ECB held several rounds of discussion to find a way to play the Test match in Manchester, however, the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Indian team contingent forced the decision of calling off the game. Lancashire Cricket has also promised hospitality buyers (including hotel guests) and those who have purchased tickets for the fifth and final Test Match will be automatically refunded the full face value of their tickets or hospitality package only.