‘We now have knowledgeable the BCCI’: KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens more likely to be rescheduled on account of safety considerations | Cricket Information – The Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ residence match towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the chance of rescheduling as native police have declined safety clearance on account of Ram Navami festivities. The state of affairs stems from BJP chief Suvendu Adhikari‘s announcement of over 20,000 processions throughout West Bengal throughout the competition, prompting heightened safety measures statewide.
Cricket Affiliation of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly confirmed after two discussions with the police on Tuesday that the authorities “haven’t given the go-ahead” for the match. He defined that they categorically said they’d not be capable to present satisfactory safety, making it unfeasible to accommodate a crowd of 65,000 with out police safety.
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The CAB has since knowledgeable the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) concerning the state of affairs, with a while nonetheless accessible to make a last determination. Ganguly additionally identified {that a} comparable state of affairs occurred final yr when a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami needed to be rescheduled.
“They’ve categorically mentioned they will not be capable to present satisfactory safety. If there is not any police safety, accommodating a 65,000-strong crowd turns into unattainable,” Snehasish was quoted as saying by PTI. “We now have knowledgeable the BCCI, and there may be nonetheless time to take a last name. Even final yr, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami needed to be rescheduled.”

The anticipated conflict between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Tremendous Giants was anticipated to attract vital attendance, given the sturdy native following of each groups. With LSG owned by RPSG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, the match held appreciable attraction for cricket fans within the area.
In the meantime, the 2025 IPL season is about to kick off at Eden Gardens on March 22, that includes defending champions KKR towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The grand opening ceremony, which can final roughly 35 minutes, is anticipated to showcase performances by singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Disha Patani. ICC chairman Jay Shah and different distinguished dignitaries are anticipated to attend the occasion, marking the return of a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens after an extended hole.
Snehasish Ganguly expressed enthusiasm concerning the marquee match, noting that the demand for tickets has been overwhelming. He kept away from sharing extra particulars concerning the opening ceremony however emphasised that preparations are in full swing to make it a memorable occasion.