As per ANI, the West Bengal government accepted the Cricket Association of Bengal’s proposal to have 75 per cent crowd attendance for the upcoming three-match T20I series between India and West Indies. All three T20I matches will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
‘We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing the resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 per cent of the capacity of spectators back to the stadium,’ said CAB president Avishek Dalmiya.
‘We feel that it will give a fresh lease of life to the sportspersons of the state. After the New Zealand T20I last year, this time too, CAB is confident that it will be able to successfully host the three T20Is against the West Indies in a similar manner.’ he added.
The T20I series will start from 16 February. Before that, India will host West Indies for three ODIs as well, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad from 6 February. These matches will be played behind closed doors.