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India-England First Two Tests To Be Played Behind Closed Doors

By AFP News January 23, 2021 • 10:48 AM View: 3177

India and England's first two Tests in Chennai next month will be played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the local state cricket board.

The two matches from February 5 and February 22 will happen "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (No Spectators/Guests/Sub-Committee Members) as a preventive measure", according to a directive from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

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