IND vs ENG 5th Test: After the cancellation of the 5th Test which will be played at Old Trafford (IND vs ENG), Manchester, questions arise about the ceremony organized in London for the release of the book of the head coach of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri. Because the health safety protocol was not respected there. According to sources, BCCI is also angry with Ravi Shastri for this.
Head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, field coach R Sridhar and physio Nitin Patel were found positive for corona after the book release ceremony held at a hotel five stars before the fourth test played at the Oval in London. However, all received both doses of the corona vaccine.
Indian team’s assistant physiotherapist Yogesh Parmar was also found positive, after which the Indian team decided not to play the fifth game. Indian captain Virat Kohli and his teammates were present at the ceremony, which was also attended by outside guests and no one was wearing a mask due to the relaxation of rules in Britain.
We learn that Shastri or Kohli have not obtained written permission from the BCCI to participate in this function at the team hotel. A senior board official said: “The clearance was not taken by President Sourav Ganguly or Secretary Jay Shah. -Brittany, then authorization is not required. “
The job of the team’s administrative director, Girish Dongre, is to complete all paperwork for such celebrations and ensure that protocol is followed. “Shastri or Kohli are not likely to be punished for this act before the T20 World Cup. After that, Shastri will leave. If Kohli is the captain, he will not be punished. Dongre can be asked if Qu’a he did as an administrative director captain?
The official said: “BCCI wanted him to play, but some senior players were so scared both councils were concerned about his sanity. He was afraid to stay in quarantine and laze around for ten more days. Why? not showing understanding when Shastri’s book has been accepted for publication. “
Now the question arises that after Rishabh Pant was found positive after the World Test Championship final, board secretary Jay Shah asked the players to stay away from the crowd. What has been implemented?
The official said: “There is a loosening of the rules in the UK but this kind of crowd should have been avoided. These people attended the ceremony and got scared when there were cases of infection. “
