Indian cricket officials confirm the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test has been moved from Dharamsala to Indore because poor weather in the region has affected the playing surface at the original venue.
abc.net.au/news/cricket-india-australia-third-test-moved-from-dharamsala/101967490Indian cricket officials have confirmed the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test has been moved from Dharamsala to Indore because of "harsh winter conditions".India leads the four-Test series 1-0The Test, which begins in March, will now be played at Holkar Stadium.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India said the playing surface in Dharamsala was not up to Test standard. "Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully," the BCCI said in a statement.The second Test of the series begins in Delhi on Friday afterMeanwhile, Australia fast bowler Scott Boland is hoping to make life difficult for selectors as star quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood close in on a return from injury.Boland's performance was a rare positive in a dismal Test for the tourists.
Australia looked at its most threatening when Boland and debutant spin sensation Todd Murphy bowled in tandem. Boland said he was desperate to keep his spot for the second Test in but realised he could easily be squeezed out for Starc or Hazlewood.
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