Commentator on the live stream, around 100ovs in Warks 2nd innings, when Fuller got Briggs, said, “I think this is the first time in the match, Hampshire are now possibly favourites “. Kevin James agreed.
I know it is a mute point but the weather might have had a bearing on the outcome had the match gone ahead.
Sounds like the BCCI are more concerned with the conclusion of the IPL going ahead then this match. And, given the money involved, is hardly a surprise.
That's fair comment . Cloud cover , Jimmy bowls them out for 20 , we score 250 and we bowl them out for 220
I think BCCI are negotiating for 2-1 final result. I hope ECB stand very firm. Unfortunately I think the negotiation for the £20m loss will have an affect & they’ll issue some statement to say India lead 2-1 subject to 5th test being played sometime in future (which won’t happen). India get their win & ECB get some £
The ECB statement initially said India, who lead the series 2-1, forfeited the final Test and the series was drawn 2-2. The statement was later amended to say: "India are regrettably unable to field a team." The result of the series is unclear. "The result is not one for today," ECB chief executive Tom Harrison told BBC Test Match Special. "Thoughts will turn to that soon. "It's a decision for the International Cricket Council, in the context of the World Test Championship. "It's about making the right decision, given what has taken place, and about being fair to each side. That process will take place over the coming weeks. It is not something that concerns us unduly." The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) says it has made an offer to the ECB to reschedule the match. "Both the boards will work towards finding a window to reschedule this Test match," read a BCCI statement. "The BCCI and ECB held several rounds of discussion to find a way to play the Test match. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent forced the decision of calling off the Old Trafford Test match. "The BCCI has always maintained that the safety and well-being of the players is of paramount importance and there will be no comprise on that aspect." India are due to travel to England to play three Twenty20 and three one-day internationals in July next year, presenting one opportunity for a Test to be played. "Hopefully we can get it on at some other time," said Harrison. "Clearly it's not going to be the same as having a fifth Test after four brilliant matches."
