The Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata will host all matches of the upcoming T20I series.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow spectators at Eden Gardens for the upcoming three-match T20I series against the West Indies.
Team India and West Indies are currently involved in a three-match ODI series, with the final game set to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 11. After the end of the ODI series, the two teams will move to Kolkata for a three-match T20I series. All the T20I matches of the series will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the first T20I scheduled for February 16.
CAB said in a statement: “The matter relating to the hosting of the three T20 international matches between India and West Indies were discussed threadbare.”
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The statement added, “It was informed to the members that the CAB has requested the BCCI to allow spectators at the venue. Feedback from the BCCI is awaited. CAB is still hopeful of a positive outcome.”
Meanwhile, the Apex Council Meeting of CAB also approved the request for the renovation of the floodlight system at the Eden Gardens, as well as the installation of an LED system with a DMX facility at the earliest.
The Apex Council members also approved the fixtures and tournament rules for the upcoming league tournaments for both the first and second divisions, and the fixtures may be released immediately.
CAB said, “Registration window for the players has been extended till 28 February 2022 keeping in mind the current relaxations accorded by the State Government so that it's easier for the clubs, units as well as the players to come and complete their registration formalities.”
(With ANI Inputs)