IPL semi-finals shifted to Navi Mumbai.
The two semi-finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that were to be held in Bangalore on April 21 and 22 have been shifted to Navi Mumbai.
Even as officials of the IPL said that decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of players and fans following Saturday’s twin blasts at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya termed it “unfair” while Bangalore Police Commissioner Shankar Bidari defended the security arrangements in place for the matches.
Top officials of BCCI, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and IPL security agency discussed with Bidari the security arrangements for the semis that were slated on Wednesday and Thursday.
After the meeting, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said the decision was taken keeping in mind the security concerns of the players.
Modi said the IPL was reluctant to relocate the semifinals at such a short notice. “But yesterday’s incidents have made it clear that the current environment in Bangalore prevents us from continuing with our original plans.”
Even as officials of the IPL said that decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of players and fans following Saturday’s twin blasts at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya termed it “unfair” while Bangalore Police Commissioner Shankar Bidari defended the security arrangements in place for the matches.
Top officials of BCCI, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and IPL security agency discussed with Bidari the security arrangements for the semis that were slated on Wednesday and Thursday.
After the meeting, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla said the decision was taken keeping in mind the security concerns of the players.
Modi said the IPL was reluctant to relocate the semifinals at such a short notice. “But yesterday’s incidents have made it clear that the current environment in Bangalore prevents us from continuing with our original plans.”
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