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India have scrapped a five-match hockey Test series they were to host against Malaysia from September 20 to 30 in Hyderabad and proposed fresh dates in October instead.

The Indian Hockey Federation has proposed to its Malaysian counterpart that the series be held from October 30 to November 5.

However, the postponement could very well mean the series might not take place at all as the dates coincide with Ramadaan, the fasting period for Muslims worldwide.

"The MHF are in a quandary as the fasting period starts in October although they have not yet given a reply to the proposal," they said.

The series against Malaysia would be followed by two four-nation meets slated for November 8-12 in Chennai and November 14-18 in New Delhi as a build up to the Champions Trophy in Chennai (Dec 8-18). (PTI)

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