‘Are bhai akhir…..’ – Fans flood in venue suggestions as third Test between India and Australia reportedly set to move out of Dharamshala

Dharamshala Stadium (Image Credit: Twitter)

The third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is slated to be played at the Dharamshala Stadium, Himachal Pradesh. The game will be played from March 1 to 5 this year. The last time India and Australia played a Test match at this ground was in the 2016-17 series. The four-match series was leveled 1-1 and the home team won the game to win the series.

Meanwhile, the upcoming third game of the series might have to be shifted out. Apparently, the stadium has gone through renovation work as far as the outfield is concerned. The inspection of the ground is yet to be done and with less than a month left in the game, it is highly likely that the game might be shifted. ESPNcricinfo has reported that the Indian Cricket Board will take a final call in the next few days.

It is also reported that the board has already shortlisted the backup venues for the match. They might be Visakhapatnam, Rajkot, Pune, and Indore. The reason for the outfield relaying is the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association decided to relay the outfield and fit a new drainage system. It is understood that the outfield still is not ready, and is interspersed with bald patches where the grass cover has not taken hold yet.

Meanwhile, the fans have suggested plenty of venues on social media.

This is how Twitter reacted

https://twitter.com/piggahd77/status/1624102301442129920?s=20

Visakhapatnam is a good test venue. Please move it here. pic.twitter.com/WtMY4yAFWW

— Jaswanth (@71kohli70596258) February 11, 2023

Indore cricket ground will be the best option for 3rd Test pic.twitter.com/qAoOVXgDPW

— Sports.world (@moiz_sports) February 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/HarshaReddyP1/status/1624104425496399872?s=20

https://twitter.com/chandan00527581/status/1624105410662899718?s=20

bkl arrange one in GOAT CHINNASWAMY soon. pic.twitter.com/0nJsZg0wgd

— Raviteja B (@ravitejab2209) February 10, 2023

Rajkot and Indore will be heaven for batsmen. Think it will be Vizag

— Prasun Jha (@jprasun21) February 10, 2023

Eden Gardens me karwalo bhai , since 2001 Kolkata hasn't hosted a Indo Australian Test Match

— Sojal (@Lost_guy01) February 10, 2023

Why not Pune Bhai….we only see Gilli Dandoo being played nowadays at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium near Mumbai Pune Expressway! Even the Pune Warriors have closed shop….

— Donald Soares (@DonaldSoares) February 10, 2023