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# Security concerns force swap of India-Australia T20Is

India won the recent ODI series in Australia

Owing to security concerns, the Bengaluru T20I of the upcoming India-Australia T20I series has been shifted from 24th to 27th February, with Visakhapatnam now set to host the game on 24th.

In a statement, KSCA spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya said:

“The BCCI has agreed for the change in the dates. The Andhra Cricket Association also has agreed to swap the match. Hence, Bengaluru will be hosting the match on February 27 instead of 24”.

The Aero India 2019 air show, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, will end on the 24th, the original date of the 1st T20I. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to be present for the closing day, the KSCA requested a change of date for the T20 game.