West Bengal government allows 75% attendance for India-West Indies T20Is : India vs West Indies 2022

As per the notifications of the West Bengal state government, a crowd of around 50,000 people is expected during the India – West Indies series. The West Bengal government have announced that 75% of the crowd is allowed inside the stadium during the three-match T20 Series between India and West Indies starting from February 16 at the Eden Gardens.

As per the state government notification issued on Monday, “all indoor and outdoor sports activities will be allowed with 75 per cent of the capacity of the venue”.

“We are thankful to the honourable Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, chief secretary and Government of West Bengal for announcing resumption of sporting activities as well as for allowing 75 per cent of the capacity of spectators back to the stadium,” CAB president Avishek Dalmiya said in a statement.
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Eden Gardens last hosted a T20I in November, against New Zealand, with 70% capacity.
Eden Gardens last hosted a T20I in November, against New Zealand, with 70% capacity.

West Indies tour of India, 2022 Schedule

Sr. No. Day Date Match

Venue

1

Sunday 6th February 1st ODI Ahmedabad
2 Wednesday 9th February 2nd ODI

Ahmedabad

3

Friday 11th February 3rd ODI Ahmedabad
4 Wednesday 16th February 1st T20I

Kolkata

5

Friday 18th February 2nd T20I Kolkata

6

Sunday 20th February 3rd T20I

Kolkata

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India will also play a 3-match ODI series against West Indies in Ahmedabad starting from February 6 before coming to the city of joy. Last year, Eden Gardens hosted a T20 match between India and New Zealand with 70% attendance. The Cricket Association of Bengal is also planning to resume the local tournament following all the precautions and COVID-19 protocols.

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