Fifth England-India Test rescheduled for the following year

The fifth Test between England and India was called due to the visitors not being able to

field a group because of a flare-up of COVID-19 inside the voyaging unforeseen. 

The dropped match that should be played at Old Trafford will presently be played at Edgbaston, beginning July 1, 2022, following an arrangement between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

Following the finish of the rescheduled Test, India will play three T20Is and three ODIs against England, with the visit closing on 17 July. 

Old Trafford will rather have the second Test when South Africa travel to England in August. 

"We are exceptionally satisfied that we have agreed with BCCI to making a fitting finish to what exactly has been a splendid series up until now," said Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer. 

"I'm exceptionally thankful to every one of the settings required for the collaboration they've displayed in permitting us to reschedule this match. I'd likewise prefer to express gratitude toward Cricket South Africa for their help and comprehension to permit these progressions to be conceivable. 

"We might want to apologize again to fans for the interruption and dissatisfaction of September occasions. We realize it was a day that so many had arranged long ahead of time. 

"We perceive that obliging this additional match implies a more tight timetable for the white ball series. We will keep on dealing with our players' government assistance and responsibilities through the following year while we additionally keep on looking for the ideal timetable for fans, players and our accomplices across the game." 

"I'm enchanted that the England-India Test series will currently have its legitimate decision. The four Test matches were bolting, and we required a fitting finale," said Jay Shah, the Honorary Secretary of BCCI. 

"The BCCI perceives and regards the conventional type of the game and is likewise aware of its job and commitments towards individual Board Members. Over the most recent two months, both BCCI and the ECB have been occupied with conversations and our endeavors were pointed toward tracking down an appropriate window. I thank the ECB for their agreement and tolerance in tracking down a genial arrangement." 

Changed timetable: 

Rescheduled fifth Test, Edgbaston - 1-5 July 

first T20I, Ageas Bowl - 7 July 

second T20I, Edgbaston - 9 July 

third T20I, Trent Bridge - 10 July 

first ODI, The Oval - 12 July 

second ODI, Lord's - 14 July