- Head coach Ravi Shastri tested positive during India’s fourth Test victory at The Oval.
- The ECB is expected to confirm the decision shortly.
The fifth Test between England and India has been called off with the tourists forfeiting the match after they were unable to field a team due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in their camp.
India cancelled a practice session on Thursday ahead of the match after a member of their support staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Head coach Ravi Shastri tested positive during India’s fourth Test victory at The Oval.
In a statement, the ECB said: “Due to fears of a further increase in the number of COVID cases inside the camp, India are unable to field a team and will instead forfeit the match.”
The outcome means the five-Test series is drawn 2-2.
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