A view of HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
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The third Test of the continuing sequence between India and Australia scheduled to be performed in Dharamsala from March 1 to 5 is all set to be shifted to one other venue because the relaid outfield is just not match prepared, in accordance to BCCI sources.
It is known that BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee visited the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium to examine the pitch and the outfield. He will submit his report to the highest brass of the BCCI for a ultimate name.
Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam are among the many venues the place the third Test can be shifted to.
“There are certain BCCI parameters that one needs to fit in in order to host the match. No competitive game has been played on this ground and also the outfield isn’t ready,” a senior BCCI supply mentioned.
While 16 days are left for the match to start, climate in Dharamsala may play spoilsport as back-to-back worldwide video games there have been washouts.
The outfield has bald areas and forecast of rain in subsequent few days may halt the work beneath progress.
“We have told that given a chance we would like to host the game but it’s up to the BCCI to decide. The curator’s report would be based on parameters,” a HPCA supply privy to growth mentioned.
A Test in Dharamsala is one of essentially the most awaited matches as that’s thought of to be a observe conducive for pacers and likewise a vacation spot supreme for cricket tourism.
A BCCI crew has additionally inspected the venue few weeks again.
The doubtless shifting of the venue out of Dharamsala will disappoint 1000’s of followers eager for a world class Test match there.