UPCA begins work on Kanpur strip

8220;We have already started the preparation of the pitch for the match to be played at the end of the year,8221; Green Park pitch curator Shivkumar said.

The game8217;s world governing body censured the BCCI for 8220;poor quality8221; of the pitch in Kanpur after third Test between India and South Africa here wrapped in three days with as many as 32 wickets falling.

Miffed Proteas coach Micky Arthur said the track was one of the most under-prepared in the world.

The ICC recommended that BCCI take remedial action to ensure a similar pitch is never prepared in future at this venue.

8220;BCCI pitch consultant Daljit Singh is also expected to visit the venue, who will supervise the whole process,8221; Shivkumar said.

BCCI, earlier accepted ICC8217;s warning and promised to undertake the necessary action to ensure the pitch is improved for future international matches.