Security concerns prompt rescheduling of IPL 2025 match between KKR and LSG in Kolkata: Report
The game falls on the same day as Ram Navami. For this, there is a possibility of increased security measures across the state.
Security concerns prompt rescheduling of IPL 2025 match between KKR and LSG in Kolkata: Report
Kolkata Knight Riders' April 6 home game with Lucknow Super Giants could be delayed due to the police of the city not granting security approval. IPL game is scheduled to take place during Ram Navami celebrations, during which there may be more security precautions throughout all of West Bengal with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari announcing earlier that more than 20,000 procession could take place.
In a report by PTI, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly has said that police had "categorically said they won't be able to provide adequate security" at the Eden Gardens for the fixture. "If there's no police protection, accommodating a 65,000-strong crowd becomes impossible," Ganguly is quoted by the organization.
Ganguly furth stated it was the CAB has advised that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the situation. "There is still time to take a final call. Even last year, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled," he added. The match that was scheduled between KKR as well as Rajasthan Royals had to be changed due to security concerns regarding Ram Navami.
Eden Gardens is also set to be the venue for this season's opener, which will be played between KKR the reigning champions, as well as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. The match will be anteceded by a glittery 35- nanosecond opening form, which could include the songster Shreya Ghoshal as well as the actress Disha Patani." It's a marquee match with full demand for tickets. Eden Gardens is set to host an opening ceremony after a long time," Snehasish declared, but he was hesitant to reveal details regarding the ceremony to be held prior to the start of the match.
KKR start their season sporting a brand new captain, Ajinkya Rahane. They also have Shreyas Iyer in the team, having guided the team to victory in 2024, being picked for their rivals the Punjab Kings in the mega auctions held last year.
