INDORE: Clearing the air over the confusion surrounding the venue for the third ODI against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief executive announced that Kanpur, not Lucknow, will host the game on October 29.
While announcing the fixtures on Sept. 7, the BCCI had allotted the game to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). Since an influential section within the association was insisting on the newly-constructed Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow to be awarded the game, the BCCI had not made the venue official.
On Sunday, Johri settled the issue, stating Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium will stage the match since the Lucknow facility is far from being ready for an international match.
“It’s not up to the mark. The ICC has not given clearance for hosting the match, so Kanpur will host the match,” said Johri during India’s third ODI against Australia.
The ICC venue inspection team had evaluated facilities in Lucknow earlier this month but the stadium was deemed incomplete for international matches.
Published - September 24, 2017 07:30 pm IST
