India vs New Zealand 2017-18: Security beefed up near Kanpur pitch ahead of 3rd ODI following Pune fiasco

The Pune pitch was believed to be malpracticed by the curator before the second ODI between India and New Zealand.

Kanpur would be hosting the third and final ODI between the two sides which would also be the decider of the series Wikimedia Commons (File Photo)

The controversy surrounding the Pune pitch for the second ODI between India and New Zealand refuses to subside. Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), B CCI and ICC are already investigating the issue. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has beefed up the security near the 22-yard strip at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, venue of the third and deciding ODI between the sides. They are currently level, at 1-1. BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee is looking after the preparations of the Kanpur pitch ahead of the decider. Shiv Kumar, former Kanpur curator, has also been unofficially helping with the pitch preparations. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: India vs New Zealand 2017-18, 3rd ODI at Kanpur

On Kanpur pitch security: “We have to be more careful after the incident in Pune. The police officials have been told that only individuals with valid accreditation can enter the stadium. This practice was already in place but we are extra-cautious now. The groundsmen too have been instructed that they don’t need to discuss the nature of the pitch with anyone. What’s the need for that anyway,” said UPCA acting secretary Yudhvir Singh, as reported by PTI.

highlights

There has been some serious issue of late regarding the controversey surrounding the Pune pitch
Kanpur would be hosting the third and final ODI between the two sides which would also be the decider of the series
BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee is looking after the preparations of the Kanpur pitch