BCCI curator Ramesh Mhamunkar will take over his duties for the game. (Live updates | Live scorecard)According to India Today, its reporters, who were posing as bookies, had the pitch curator agreeing to prepare the pitch according to their demands. “After reports stating an alleged malpractice from the MCA (Maharashtra State Cricket Association) pitch curator, Mr Pandurang Salgaonkar, the MCA has dismissed Mr Salgaonkar from the position of Curator with immediate effect,” the BCCI stated in a press release. Secretary - BCCI: The BCCI has zero tolerance towards any activity that brings the game to disrepute. Rahul Johri, CEO - BCCI: A strict action has been taken against the pitch curator and the employment relationship between Mr Pandurang Salgaonkar and MCA stands terminated.

Source: Hindustan Times October 25, 2017 05:57 UTC