SPORTS

India vs Australia, Indore to host  3rd Test

By Parth Dhall

Shift

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The third Test between India and Australia has been shifted from Dharamsala to Indore. The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore has hosted two Tests to date. India last played a Test match at this venue in November 2019.

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Statement

"Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully," said the BCCI in an official statement on Monday.

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Reason

The BCCI's inspection panel visited the HPCA ground in Dharamsala lately and observed bald patches on the outfield, post a recent renovation to install a new drainage system. Besides, the venue hasn't hosted any cricket since the two T20Is between India and Sri Lanka in February 2022.

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Dharamsala

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala has hosted just one Test match, which was during the 2016-17 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India won that Test to seal the series 2-1.

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