Second ODI shifted to Gwalior

The second one-day international of South Africa's India tour, on February 24, has been shifted to Gwalior.

The Indian board (BCCI) confirmed the shift via a media release but did not specify the reason. However, it is reportedly believed that a section of the Green Park stadium, allotted for students, was not in good condition and thus the officials did not want to risk hosting an international match. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has apparently decidedly to rebuild the stand in question.

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association was quick to offer its support to the BCCI by hosting the match. South Africa's touring security unit will travel to Gwalior to inspect the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, which last hosted an ODI in November 2007 when Pakistan toured.

Kanpur was the venue for India's series-squaring Test win over South Africa in April 2008, where the visitors lost the final match by eight wickets after their batting line-up crumbled on an under-prepared surface. Kanpur last hosted a Test between India and Sri Lanka late in 2009, and an ODI between the hosts and England in November 2008.

The first ODI will be played in Jaipur on February 21 and the third and final game will be held in Ahmedabad on February 27.