Border-Gavaskar Trophy: third Test match prone to be shifted out of Dharamsala because of outfield points

India vs Australia: The third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which was set to be performed in Dharamsala, may need a shift in venue. Bangalore and Vizag are amongst concerns as replacements.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 13, 2023 09:01 IST

IND vs AUS: third Test match may be shifted out of Dharamsala.

By Press Trust of India: The third Test of the continued sequence between India and Australia scheduled to be performed in Dharamsala from March 1 to five is all set to be shifted to a different venue because the relaid outfield is just not match prepared, in keeping with 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 back to the highest brass of the BCCI for a last name.

Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam are among the many venues the place the third Test could 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 also can 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 underneath 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 aware about improvement mentioned.

A Test in Dharamsala is likely one of the most awaited matches as that’s thought of to be a observe conducive for pacers and in addition a vacation spot best for cricket tourism.

A BCCI group 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.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Feb 13, 2023