IND vs WI | Matches to be played behind closed doors, informs GCA

The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has announced that the fixtures between India and West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be held behind closed doors. 

“We are all set to host West Indies Tour of India ODI Series 2022. 1st ODI on 6th of Feb will be a very special and historic match as India will be playing it’s 1000th ODI. Indian team will be the first cricket team in the world to achieve this feat. @BCCI #INDvsWI #teamindia,” the GCA tweeted.

“Considering the current situation, all the matches will be played behind the closed doors,” the state cricket body said in another tweet.

Ahmedabad is set to host the three-match ODI series slated to commence on February 6, 2022. The second ODI will be played on February 9 while the third will take place on February 11. The ODI series will be followed by three T20I as well. 

India had earlier announced the squad for the series and Rohit Sharma will be back to lead the series.  

Eden Gardens to allow spectators

The Eden Gardens in Kolkata which will hos the T20I series will have spectators at 75% capacity in the stands. 

"We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 per cent of the capacity of spectators back to the stadium," CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.

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