On the eve of the fifth Test at Old Trafford, assistant physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar tested positive, which set a scare of outbreak in Indian camp. It eventually resulted in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series between India and England getting cancelled on Friday.
Former England cricketer and now commentator, David Llyod predicted a twist in the tale when the England and Wales Cricket Board announced that the game will go on as per schedule.
British Media were furious of the fact, that Team India supporting staff failed to maintain COVID protocols, which eventually led to the cancellation of the 5th and Final Test match.
Former India International, Irfan Pathan took to social media and was in all praise for the visiting team in England.
ECB CEO, Tom Harrison reveals the other primal reason apart from the COVID cases, that led to the Final deciding Test match to be called off.
The wicket-keeper batsman said the players understandably had a tough time mentally once the junior physio tested positive and there was no way day one of the series decider would have happened as per schedule.
The BCCI further said that both cricket governing bodies will work together to find a window to reschedule the Test match which is also a part of the World Test Championship cycle.
Buttler, who was on paternity leave during the Oval Test, said his team is all fired up to square the series, which India leads 2-1 at present.
India lead the series 2-1 but the development has cast a fresh shadow on the fifth and final Test.