Agree with Kash. England should be awarded the win if that is the case.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-9976817/The-day-Englands-sold-final-Test-against-India-called-just-hours-start.html

comment by (K̇ash) I'm the Mané - Free Palestine 🇵🇸 (U1108)
posted 17 minutes ago
No show means England win.
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Yes, because that's how it works

So Indian players attended the Shastri book launch event in the middle of the series, ignoring ECB protocols - is not being talked enough. How irresponsible of them to host and attend such a crowded event where people from outside the bubble were also present.


Then they go 2-1 up and do a runner

If they were uncomfortable then surely this is a decision that should have been made last night, not 2.5 hours before start of play when people will already be on their way to Manchester.

Bit of a farce.

Called off. Indians are running home after breaking covid protocols.

comment by The Welsh Xavi (U15412)
posted 1 minute ago
If they were uncomfortable then surely this is a decision that should have been made last night, not 2.5 hours before start of play when people will already be on their way to Manchester.

Bit of a farce.
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Exactly. Only 21,500 people currently on their way to Old Trafford - probably booked day off work, paid hotels and travelled long distances. But the greed of IPL comes first

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58500916

Any excuse to have a go at India.

Now shut up and watch the game. Muppets

Fifth Test cancelled - India forfeit the match. Official.

2-2?

ECB have now confirmed that the 5th Test has been cancelled.

India have forfeited the match as they can’t field a team due to COVID concerns.

#ENGvIND

If true what a sh!t way to end a great series.

comment by Lefty (U17934)
posted 1 minute ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58500916

Any excuse to have a go at India.

Now shut up and watch the game. Muppets
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That was from last night, not this morning

Some unsolicited book launch has ruined a really good series. Well done India.

comment by The Welsh Xavi (U15412)
posted 33 seconds ago
comment by Lefty (U17934)
posted 1 minute ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58500916

Any excuse to have a go at India.

Now shut up and watch the game. Muppets
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That was from last night, not this morning
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Lefty being lefty. Still behind the times I see - grey boxed for a reason

Series ends as a 2-2 draw in my eyes now, whatever they decide to do.

comment by A14... ( ليدز_يونايتد )You gotta love it!! (U2805)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by The Welsh Xavi (U15412)
posted 33 seconds ago
comment by Lefty (U17934)
posted 1 minute ago
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/58500916

Any excuse to have a go at India.

Now shut up and watch the game. Muppets
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That was from last night, not this morning
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Lefty being lefty. Still behind the times I see - grey boxed for a reason
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Blocks me and replies to my messages - Great work

I stand corrected:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-start-of-manchester-test-to-be-pushed-back-1277173

Looks like it may be pushed back.

"The fifth test match between India and England has been cancelled. The Indian camp had a round of RT PCR tests that all came back negative, but they refused to play"

England must be awarded the game in that case, India have essentially forfeited.

The original ECB statement announcing the cancellation of the Test match contained a sentence that stated India forfeit the match. That sentence has now been removed.

The financial shenanigans have begun

Ffs I finish at 1045 today as well so could of had a few hours watching in peace before I picked up the rug rats.

comment by Neo (U9135)
posted 3 minutes ago
"The fifth test match between India and England has been cancelled. The Indian camp had a round of RT PCR tests that all came back negative, but they refused to play"

England must be awarded the game in that case, India have essentially forfeited.
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f.....k me, the desperation of the England fans is sunk to a new low.

Do you really want the Win Neo? like this

2-2, good draw

comment by Phenom (U20037)
posted 1 minute ago
2-2, good draw
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This is a huge shame for what has been a really competitive series.

Farce

comment by Emile Death Rowe (TCM) (U8959)
posted 1 minute ago
This is a huge shame for what has been a really competitive series.
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This ^^^