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CK Khanna Clarifies On Shifting On Delhi And Mohali ODIs
By CricShots - Mar 2, 2019 12:51 pm
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On Friday, the acting president of the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI), CK Khanna clarified that the Indian board has “no plans to shift” India’s final two ODIs against Australia in Mohali and Delhi. There were some speculations roaming around regarding the shifting of those matches in the wake of increased tensions between India and Pakistan after the country violated the Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir.

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 The fourth ODI in Mohali is scheduled to take place on March 10 at the PCA stadium while the fifth game in Delhi will be held on March 13 at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium. Saurashtra had reportedly offered to host one of the games.

Talking to PTI, Khanna said, “There is certainly no such plan to shift any of the games from their original venues. I can confirm that both ODIs in Mohali and Delhi, is happening as per schedule.”

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The BCCI acting president also confirmed that there has never been any discussion on shifting of venues.

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Khanna elaborated, “As far as a backup venue is concerned, the BCCI always has alternate arrangements in place in case a venue expresses its inability to hold a game. It was nice of Saurashtra to put their hand up but as of now, it will not be necessary.”

The Indian cricket team unveiled the new look of the ODI jersey which comprises of same colors for the Blue Brigade. But with a difference in the design. The new kit is quite simple just with some more shades of blue along with some shades of saffron. And ‘India’ is written much bolder than title sponsor Oppo’s logo in front.

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On Saturday, Team India will be locking horns with Australia for the series opener of the five-match ODI series at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad.