The ultimate of this yr’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been moved to Ahmedabad, citing operational and logistical hurdles on the unique venue, Bengaluru, as acknowledged by the cricket board on Wednesday.
Final yr’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebration turned tragic when 11 individuals died in a stampede exterior Chinnaswamy Stadium. Authorities reassessed security protocols earlier than approving it for this season, together with the deliberate Could 31 remaining.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia defined that unexpected native necessities necessitated the venue change. Dharamsala will host the primary qualifier on Could 26, with New Chandigarh dealing with the eliminator and second qualifier, earlier than highlight shifts to the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the ultimate.
(With inputs from companies.)