The venue for the third Test between India and Australia in March 2013 has been changed from Green Park in Kanpur to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

The ongoing construction at Green Park necessitated the change as it would not have been completed by 14 March, the match's scheduled start date, according to a statement from the Board of Control For Cricket in India.

The decision has subsequently afford Hyderabad its second Test of the season, after the Indians and New Zealand met at the ground in August 2012.

Green Park is the only Test venue in the country not owned by the concerned state cricket association and last hosted a Test three years ago - between India and Sri Lanka.

Tests schedule
First Test: 22 to 26 February, Delhi
Second Test: 2 to 6 March, Mohali
Third Test: 14 to 18 March, Hyderabad
Fourth Test: 22 to 26 March, Chennai