IND vs ENG: Change in timing of India vs England T20 matches, know why ECB took this decision

IND vs ENG: The Indian cricket team has to go on a tour of Ireland and England in June-July, where it has to play a total of seven-match T20 series against both the teams. The Indian T20 team has also been announced for this tour. However, before the five-match T20 series against England, the England Cricket Board has taken a big decision to change the timing of the match.

ECB changed the timing of T20 matches

In fact, recently the England Cricket Board has decided to change the timing of the five-match T20 series between India and England. According to reports, the 3 day-night matches of this series will now start one hour before the scheduled time. The board has taken this decision to achieve more viewership on TV.

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What time will the match start?

According to a report by ESPN-Cricinfo, out of the 5 T20 matches to be held between India and England, 3 matches will be day-night. The England Cricket Board had announced the schedule of this T20 series last year itself. At that time the timing of the day-night match was fixed at 11 pm Indian time. But now just a few days before the start of the series, ECB has decided to change it. Now these three day-night matches will start at 10 pm Indian time.

Why did ECB take this decision?

According to reports, the England Cricket Board has taken this decision after discussing with the broadcaster of the series. The number of spectators watching the matches of the Indian team is more than any other country. In such a situation, the broadcaster also tries to achieve maximum viewership. Its direct benefit is to the broadcaster in the form of more earnings, which also benefits the board.