Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Kohli's Chinnaswamy Return Delayed Amid Safety Concerns
Virat Kohli was supposed to play a cricket match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
But because of some safety worries, the match was moved to a different place in the same city.
The stadium has been having problems since a big accident happened there in June.
The government is being very careful and has a team checking the stadium to make sure it is safe.
Kohli is also very close to a big achievement in cricket.
He needs just one more run to reach 16,000 runs in a special kind of cricket game.
Everyone is excited to see him play, but they want to make sure everything is safe first.
Virat Kohli's return to Chinnaswamy Stadium delayed due to security concerns.
Delhi vs. Andhra Pradesh match shifted from Chinnaswamy Stadium to BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Karnataka Government opposed opening Chinnaswamy Stadium to the public during the festive season.
Kohli is one run away from reaching 16,000 List-A runs, a milestone only surpassed by Sachin Tendulkar.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that decisions will be made based on the committee's recommendations.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Delhi team, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Karnataka Government
- What
- Delay in Kohli's return to Chinnaswamy Stadium; match venue changed due to security concerns
- When
- December 2025 (specific dates not mentioned in new articles)
- Where
- Bengaluru (originally Chinnaswamy Stadium, now BCCI's Centre of Excellence)
- Why
- Security concerns and government opposition to opening the stadium to the public
- Original Match Venue
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- New Match Venue
- BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE), Bengaluru
- Reason for Venue Change
- Security concerns
- Kohli's Milestone
- 1 run away from 16,000 List-A runs
- Committee Inspection
- Constituted by Karnataka government, inspected stadium
- Karnataka Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Delhi's Opponents
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kohli's Team
- Delhi
Sources
Following Stampede That Killed 11, KSCA Holds Rituals At Chinnaswamy Stadium
Committee constituted to examine on holding matches at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru
BCCI Announces Chinnaswamy Stadium As Venue For Delhi And Andhra Clash
Virat Kohli's Much-Anticipated Return At Chinnaswamy Stadium To Be Held Behind Closed Doors: Reports
Delhi vs Andhra Vijay Hazare Trophy match to be held behind closed doors: Report
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Delhi vs Andhra Match At Chinnaswamy Stadium Cancelled After Safety Review
Virat Kohli's Chinnaswamy return delayed as Delhi's Vijay Hazare Trophy matches shifted to new venue in Bengaluru
Virat Kohli Set to Join Sachin Tendulkar in Elite Domestic List During Delhi-Andhra VHT Game
Permission Denied For Vijay Hazare Trophy Match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Dec 24
Committee denies permission to hold cricket matches at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium tomorrow
Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches Shifted from Chinnaswamy Stadium to BCCI CoE
Permission denied for Vijay Hazare match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Dec 24
Permission Denied For Cricket Match At Chinnaswamy Stadium On December 24
Year Ender 2025: From Mahakumbh To Karur, Major Stampedes That Shook India
All Vijay Hazare Trophy matches in Bengaluru moved from Chinnaswamy to BCCI CoE
