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Fifth Test between India and England will not be moved, say BCCI

By Paul Vinnell

Wednesday 7 December 2016 20:54, UK

Indian captain Virat Kohli (L) celebrates the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook (R) with Ravindra Jadeja (C) and teammates during the fourth day of t
Image: Indian captain Virat Kohli (L) celebrates the wicket of England captain Alastair Cook (R)

England have been assured that the fifth and final Test with India will be played in Chennai, following reports it may be moved.

A seven-day period of mourning has been announced in the area following the death of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa Jayaram.

That appeared to put the Chennai match in doubt, but India's cricket board, the BCCI, has now told the ECB that the match will not be moved.

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The fourth Test begins on Thursday in Mumbai, with the finale starting a week on Saturday in Chennai.

England, 2-0 down in the series, must win both matches to draw the series.

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