Thanks, BCCI. What about the fans?

Whether you thought my last little missive was purely the rantings of an extremely selfish man, or someone who had a very valid point about the Test venues we are due to visit in India, I'd like to think most people will have some sympathy today. Because it's safe to say I was less than impressed to see that the BCCI has asked the ECB to move the dates of the first Test match in Ahmedabad. That's a Test match that starts in, oh, three weeks' time.

Apparently it's because MS Dhoni might be playing in the Champions League final the day before. I can see why this might be something of an issue, but perhaps one they might have wanted to consider when the dates first materialised. Because what no-one seems to have given a second's thought is that some of us have made plans around those dates.

I mentioned in my last dispatch that I wasn't overly enthusiastic about going to Ahmedabad. I'm sorry if I offended anyone there and look forward to being proved wrong, but the fact is I, along with many of my fellow fans, have a flight the day before the Test and a flight out the day after. I can handle a day before – nothing like a bit of exploring – but if they change the dates of the Test I'm going to end up with a flight on the fifth day of the game. Some would say that won't be an issue the way we're playing in the ODIs, but I'd like the opportunity to see the end of the Test if it does go that far.

I know I'm not remotely important in the cricket world and yes I am fortunate enough to be in a position to go at all, but you'd like to think at some point someone might turn round and consider the hardy souls who have planned a trip around Test match dates... but I won't be holding my breath.