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28-Dec-2012 08:26:00 GMT
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Ind-Aus 2nd Test Shifts to Hyderabad

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board Of Control For Cricket In India) on Friday shifted the second match of the upcoming India-Australia Test series from Kanpur to Hyderabad, citing construction work at the original venue which was criticised for being under-prepared by a Cricket Australia inspection team.

"The Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI has decided to shift the 2nd Test of the forthcoming AIRTEL Test series between India and Australia from the Green Park, Kanpur to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. This change is as per the rotation policy of the Board," BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale said in a statement.

"The change was necessitated because the ongoing construction activity at the Green Park, Kanpur, would not have been completed in time for the Test," it added.

The BCCI's decision came after a Cricket Australia inspection team expressed dissatisfaction with Green Park's facilities.

India will take on Australia in a four-match Test series, and the other three matches will be played in New Delhi, Mohali and Chennai.

The revised match-schedule is as follows:

  • Feb 24-26, 1st Test at Delhi
  • Mar 02-06, 2nd Test at Hyderabad
  • Mar 14-18, 3rd Test at Mohali
  • Mar 22-26, 4th Test at Chennai

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