Eng vs Ind 2021: ECB and BCCI say no official request made for change of schedule

ECB and BCCI responded to the news of changes in the schedule of the Test series 

Former England captain Mike Atherton said on 'The Times' that this topic has been informally discussed between ECB and BCCI.

The first match and last match is to be played from 4 Aug and 10 Sept respectively.  Image Source- Twitter

Immediately after the postponement of IPL 2021, the time and place of the remaining matches started to be discussed. For two days it was claimed by media reports that the schedule of the series to be played between England and India can be changed for the window of the remaining matches of IPL 2021. And for this, discussions have started between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). However, this has been completely rejected by both the boards.

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Former England captain Mike Atherton said on 'The Times' that this topic has been informally discussed between ECB and BCCI. The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) wants the Test series to be played between England and India to start a week before the scheduled time. And instead of 5 Test matches, this series should be converted into a series of 4 Test matches.

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— Outlook Magazine (@Outlookindia) May 21, 2021

Talking to ANI, the ECB spokesperson said, 'We are in constant dialogue with the BCCI. However there have been no official talks about the change in the schedule of the Test series.

Ashes Trophy 2021 schedule

On the other hand, a BCCI official expressed surprise at such things and said that how such news can be spread. The first match of the five-match Test series between India and England is to be played from 4 August, while the last Test will be played from 10 to 14 September. Suspense remains constant about when and where the remaining matches of the IPL are played.