5 instances when big matches/tournaments in India were shifted to a new venue

Chennai hosted their first IPL game in two years on Tuesday
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#4 India vs England – 2011 World Cup – shifted from Kolkata to Bangalore

The match
The match was a tie and both teams got a point each

One of the three most important matches of Group B – India vs England, which was scheduled to be held on the 27th of February, 2011 was moved from Kolkata to Bangalore as the former venue failed to complete construction work on time.

The Karnataka capital was chosen as an ideal replacement for its easy accessibility, well-equipped ground easy availability of world-class accommodation. The match was a tie and both the teams got a point each.

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