Chennai: The fifth and final Test between India and England will start as per schedule on December 16 at the Chepauk despite the severe cyclone Vardah that lashed the Tamil Nadu capital last evening.

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA)âu00c2u0080u00c2u0088secretary Kashi Viswanathan said: "Though the centre strip and the outfield have not been affected by the cyclone, the sight screen has been badly damaged.