'I'll address corruption charges on HCA after hosting T20 opener'

Azaruddin said he is treating this match as his debut in the shortest format since he is from the pre-T20 era. "Many butterflies. I could not play T20 at that time. It was not there. So, I take it as I play T20," the 56-year-old said. "Playing cricket and being in the administration are two different things. Whatever little experience I have gained from playing cricket, I will put that into use," he said. Mumbai and Hyderabad were originally scheduled to host the first and third T20 on December 6 and December 11 respectively but the BCCI decided to swap the venues. As per the new schedule, Mumbai will host the third and final T20I on December 11, the second T20I will be held as per earlier schedule in Thiruvananthpuram on December 8, while Hyderabad will host the third game on December 6. BCCI vice-president John Manoj, who was also present, said a Mohd Azharuddin stand would be put in place in the stadium. "This is an event which we have been waiting for it and lot of people must be thinking why Azharuddin is missing. We made it possible. It was decided in the apex council (of HCA)," he said.

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