Published: Jan 09, 2017, 11:58 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 09, 2017, 11:58 AM (IST)
Mumbai: With Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) expressing its inability to host next month s India Under-19 games against their England counterparts, former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar feels these matches should be shifted and hosted in this metropolis. “As a former captain of India, I feel that if TNCA is unable to host the Under-19 games against England, Mumbai can host it as it has more international venues than any other city in India,” the ex-chief selector told PTI today. TNCA has cited cyclone Vardah, its after-effects and its own domestic cricket schedule as reasons for it not having sufficient fit-enough grounds to host the games against England for a fortnight at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk.
Vengsarkar, who played 116 Tests for India and has the distinction of scoring three back-to-back hundreds as at Lord’s in England, also wanted Mumbai as the reserve venue if Hyderabad CA is unable to hold the one-off India-Bangladesh Test match, which is also scheduled in February, for any reason. Besides, Mumbai also could be counted as the back-up venue for the India – Bangladesh Test match if Hyderabad which is the original venue declines to host it, said the former skipper. “I believe cricket should always be the priority.
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These matches are scheduled a long time ago and hosting them shouldn’t be a problem at all, Vengsarkar added. Vengsarkar had submitted his resignation as vice-president of the MCA following the Supreme Court order of January 2. “In view of the Honourable Supreme Court order dated 2nd January 2017, I hereby tender my resignation for the post of Vice President of the association,” said the ex-chief selector in a short letter addressed to the MCA on Tuesday.
