India-Australia third Test shifted to new venue
The third Test between India and Australia has been moved out of the northern town of Dharamsala because of the state of the outfield, India's cricket board said on Monday.
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India v Australia Dharamsala test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns
NEW DELHI : The third test between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore following concerns about the quality of the outfield at the original venue in Dharamsala, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Monday.
India vs Australia: Dharamsala's loss is Indore's gain, 3rd Test match venue changed
"The third Test of the Mastercard Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take place at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala from 1st to 5th March has now been moved to Holkar Stadium, Indore.Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully." - The BCCI confirmed in a press release on Monday.
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The third Test of the ongoing series between India and Australia scheduled to be played in Dharamsala from March 1 to 5 is all set to be shifted to another venue as the relaid outfield is not match ready, according to a report. It is understood that BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee visited the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium to inspect the pitch and the outfield. He will submit his report to the top brass of the BCCI for a final call.
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