Veteran England pacer James Anderson has lamented the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against India at Old Trafford that was scheduled to start on Friday. Taking to Instagram, Anderson said he hoped to get another chance to play at the venue which has been his home ground as a Lancashire cricketer. The 39-year-old bowler rued the anticlimactic end to the summer cricket season and offered words of support to hosts Lancashire country cricket club as well as fans who had travelled to the stadium.
James Anderson's Emotional Post After 5th Test vs India At "Home Ground" Old Trafford Is Cancelled
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Veteran England pacer James Anderson has lamented the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against India at Old Trafford in an emotional post.
James Anderson said he hoped to get another chance to play at Old Trafford.© AFP
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James Anderson has lamented the cancellation of the 5th Test vs India
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Anderson took to Twitter to rue the anticlimatic end to the summer season
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The Old Trafford Test was cancelled after a Covid outbreak
The Old Trafford Test was cancelled after a COVID-19 outbreak in the Indian camp. A member of the Indian team's support staff tested positive on the eve of the Test, leading to the eventual cancellation of the Test.
The BCCI has said it will discuss with its English counterparts to try and find a window to reschedule the match at a later date.
In the four matches prior to the Manchester fixture, India had led the series 2-1. The opening Test at Trent Bridge was drawn before India won the next clash at Lord's.
England inflicted India an innings defeat in the third Test at Headingley but the visitors rallied to win the fourth Test at the Oval.
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