‘We have informed the BCCI’: KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens likely to be rescheduled due to security concerns | Cricket News

KKR cricketers throughout a coaching session at Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ house match towards Lucknow Super Giants, scheduled for April 6 at Eden Gardens, faces the chance of rescheduling as native police have declined security clearance due to 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 pageant, prompting heightened security measures statewide.
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly confirmed after two discussions with the police on Tuesday that the authorities “have not given the go-ahead” for the match. He defined that they categorically acknowledged they’d not be ready to present satisfactory security, making it unfeasible to accommodate a crowd of 65,000 with out police safety.
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The CAB has since informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the state of affairs, with a while nonetheless accessible to make a remaining choice. Ganguly additionally identified {that a} comparable state of affairs occurred final yr when a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled.
“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 was quoted as saying by PTI. “We have informed the BCCI, and there is still time to take a final call. Even last year, a scheduled IPL match on Ram Navami had to be rescheduled.”

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