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Possible schedule change for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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The venue for the fourth Test of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy may be moved from Ranchi due to early sunsets and cold weather conditions.

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  • The fourth Test match between India and Australia, originally scheduled in Ranchi, may be relocated due to concerns over insufficient daylight and cold weather affecting the match duration.
  • BCCI officials worry that early sunsets in eastern India could prevent the completion of 90 overs per day, potentially threatening India's chances in the World Test Championship final.
  • Alternative venues being considered include Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Rajkot.
  • Additionally, the third Test in Guwahati may see an earlier start time to mitigate similar daylight issues.

What to watch next

  • Official confirmation of the venue change for the fourth Test match.
  • Announcement of the final schedule and match start times for the series.
  • Impact of the venue selection on India's World Test Championship standing.

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Named India · Australia · IN-KA · Australia National Cricket Team · Guwahati · Hyderabad · JSCA International Stadium · Rajkot · Team India · Visakhapatnam · Board of Control for Cricket in India

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