AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – West Indies will play their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India without spectators because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
But fans will be allowed at the T20 International (T20I) series which will follow.
No spectators will be allowed at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the West Indies vs India three-match ODI series.
In an announcement on Twitter on Tuesday, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) said: “We are all set to host West Indies Tour of India ODI Series 2022….. Considering the current situation, all the matches will be played behind closed doors.”
The ODI series, the first leg of West Indies’ tour of India, will be played on February 6, 9 and 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The first game will be India’s 1000th ODI match, making the hosts the first cricket team in the world to reach that milestone.
Following the ODI series, the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies will play a three-match T20I series in Kolkata at Eden Gardens, beginning February 16.
