IND vs ENG: 50% per crowd at Narendra Modi Stadium for T20I series

From the start of the T20 series between India and England, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has used only 50 per cent of the capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium for the five T20Is to be played between India and England from Friday to March 20. Has decided. All COVID-19 related precautions have been taken and all standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being followed. Dhanraj Nathwani, vice-president of the Gujarat Cricket Association, said, “We are going to use only 50% of the seating capacity at the Narendra Modi Stadium for all T20 International matches to be held here due to the COVID-19 epidemic.”

“Up to 50 percent tickets will be issued for these matches on online and offline ticketing platforms,” ​​he said.

The entire stadium has been cleaned keeping in view the safety of the spectators. All COVID-19 guidelines are being followed strictly and Special Task Force Committees have been formed to implement and follow all necessary security measures.

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday confirmed that Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are India’s first choice for the T20 series. Kohli highlighted how Rahul is consistently doing well for India in the shortest format of the game. The Indian captain also said that Shikhar Dhawan can open if any one player is given rest.

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Kohli said, “It’s quite simple. KL and Rohit are performing at the top order for us and they will both start.”

He added, “And if Rohit relaxes or KL has a niggling thing or Shikki (Shikhar Dhawan) apparently comes back as the third opener. Rohit and Rahul will start.”