The third Test between India and Australia is liable to being moved to a unique venue on the eleventh hour, with Dharamsala’s Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium reportedly not match to host worldwide cricket.
The picturesque venue, nestled within the Dhauladhar mountain vary, is scheduled to host the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from March 1. HPCA Stadium, which has not hosted a first-class match since early 2020, not too long ago underwent renovations to relay the outfield and match a brand new drainage system, however latest rain within the metropolis has delayed the work.
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According to ESPNcricinfo, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s crew of consultants is anticipated to conduct an inspection of the bottom over the approaching days to find out whether or not the bottom is able to host Test cricket.
“There is still some work that needs to be done near the side area of the pitch. We are hopeful that things will be ready before the game,” a HPCA supply informed The Indian Express.
“The HPCA will take a call after the BCCI inspection. We have relaid the whole surface with proper drainage and have added sprinklers to the ground. Some work is still pending and as three weeks are left we feel the work will be completed.”
Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune and Indore have been cited as back-up venues if the fixture must be moved.
HPCA Stadium has hosted one Test match earlier than, coincidentally between India and Australia in 2017. The hosts gained by eight wickets to safe a 2-1 collection triumph.
Steve Smith peeled off a cultured century, his third of the collection, whereas opener David Warner and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade smacked fifties — no different Australians contributed with the bat. Nathan Lyon claimed a five-wicket haul within the first innings, ending with match figures of 5-111.
Previously, Australia confronted New Zealand in Dharamshala through the 2016 T20 World Cup, with the Kiwis successful by eight runs.
Tickets for the ultimate two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy are but to be launched.
2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy fixtures
February 9-13: First Test, Nagpur
February 17-21: Second Test, Delhi
March 1-5: Third Test, Dharamsala
March 9-13: Fourth Test, Ahmedabad
Originally printed as Dharamsala liable to dropping Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test as BCCI ponders eleventh-hour venue change
Source: www.news.com.au
