No question of forfeiting 5th Test, negotiations taking place on future course: BCCI

Sep 10, 2021

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Friday said negotiations with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are underway to resolve the issues “amicably” following the cancellation of the Manchester Test. “After wide consultations between BCCI President, BCCI Secretary, Treasurer, me and Joint Secretary, along with ECB Chairman and CEO and in consultations with players, captain, senior players, it was decided to call off this Test match which was scheduled to take in Manchester. Other negotiations with ECB will continue to resolve the whole issue amicably. There is no question of forfeiting the match, it has been only called off,” Shukla said.