KKR-Lucknow Super Giants IPL on April 6 at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled.
KKR-Lucknow Super Giants IPL on April 6 at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled.
With just few days left for the start of IPL 2025, in a new development, Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL home match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 at Eden Gardens may be rescheduled, as the city police have not given security clearance due to Ram Navami celebrations.
Earlier BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari I announced that over 20,000 processions will take place across West Bengal on Ram Navami, leading to heightened security requirements across the state.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly, after holding two rounds of discussions with the city police on Tuesday, confirmed that authorities “have not given the go-ahead” for the match. “They have categorically said they won’t be able to provide adequate security. If there’s no police protection, accommodating a 65,000-strong crowd becomes impossible,” Snehasish said.
BCCI, have been informed and there is still time to take a final call. Last year too, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled.” The clash between KKR and LSG, owned by RPSG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, was expected to draw a packed house, with both teams boasting strong local support.
The 2025 IPL season will begin at Eden Gardens on March 22, with defending champions KKR taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A glittering 35-minute opening ceremony will precede the match, with likely performances by noted singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Disha Patani.
The event is also likely to be attended by ICC chairman Jay Shah and other dignitaries.
“It’s a marquee match with full demand for tickets. Eden Gardens is set to host an opening ceremony after a long time,” Snehasish said, refusing to divulge details about the opening ceremony.
News Edit KV Raman
