IPL conclusion to be crunched after ECB holds firm on dates for India Tests

Fifth Test confirmed for Old Trafford on 10-14 SeptemberRemaining IPL matches to be squeezed in before T20 World CupEngland’s five-Test series against India is expected to proceed as planned with a revised plan to squeeze the second half of the Indian Premier League between the tour’s conclusion and the T20 World Cup in October.The IPL’s Covid-related suspension on 4 May left 31 matches remaining and faced with a £200m loss should these go unplayed the Board of Control fo