Ahead of the beginning of the T20I collection, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has determined to use solely 50 per cent capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium for the 5 T20Is to be performed between India and England from Friday to March 20.
All the COVID-19 associated precautions have been taken and all commonplace working procedures (SOPs) are being adopted.
“We are going to use only 50% seating capacity at the Narendra Modi Stadium for all the T20 International matches to be played here due to COVID-19 pandemic. Up to 50 per cent tickets will be issued on the online and offline ticketing platforms for these matches,” mentioned Dhanraj Nathwani, Vice President, Gujarat Cricket Association.
The total stadium has been sanitized contemplating security of the spectators. All COVID-19 pointers are being strictly adhered to and particular job pressure committees have been arrange to make sure that all required security measures are carried out and adopted.
India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday confirmed that Rohit and Rahul are India’s first-choice opening pair for the T20I collection. Kohli highlighted how Rahul has been a constant performer for India within the shortest format of the sport. The India skipper additionally mentioned that Shikhar Dhawan may open if one of many openers is rested for a sport.
“It’s quite simple, KL and Rohit have been performing at the top of the order for us and those two would start,” Kohli mentioned on the eve of the primary T20I.
“And if Rohit takes rest or Kl has a niggle or something Shikki (Shikhar Dhawan) obviously comes back as a third opener. The starting composition, Rohit and Rahul will start,” he added.
