Jharkhand association rejects reports of Ranchi Test venue change

Jharkhand State Cricket Association secretary Saurabh Tiwary has rejected reports that Ranchi could be replaced as the venue for the fourth Test of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match is scheduled at the JSCA Stadium from 19 to 23 February. Tiwary said no change of venue has been discussed.

Reports had suggested the BCCI was considering Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam or Rajkot because early sunsets in Ranchi during January and February could reduce playing time. Tiwary said if any letter had to be written to the BCCI on the matter, it would come from him and none has been sent. The last Test at Ranchi was played in February 2024 between India and England.