Archive · 23 May 2025
IPL Final Shift: Political Row Erupts Over Venue Change
The IPL final, along with a qualifier match, was moved from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
This sparked controversy.
Bengal's Sports Minister believes it was a political move, criticizing the BCCI's weather-related explanation.
He points out that law and order wasn't an issue during earlier matches in Kolkata.
A BJP leader initially suggested law and order as the reason.
The Kolkata Police Commissioner confirmed no law and order problems during the games.
The Minister questioned the BCCI's weather expertise, claiming political motives were the true cause behind the shift.
The IPL final was shifted from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
The West Bengal Sports Minister alleges the move was politically motivated.
The BCCI cited weather conditions as the reason for the change.
A BJP leader initially suggested law and order issues as the cause, then deleted the post.
Kolkata's police confirmed no law and order problems during earlier matches.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the decision.
- What
- The IPL playoff and final matches were relocated.
- When
- The IPL playoff and final were rescheduled to June 1 and 3, 2025.
- Where
- The matches were moved from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
- Why
- West Bengal's Sports Minister alleges political motivations behind the change.
West Bengal Government
BCCI/BJP
Reasons for Venue Change
West Bengal Government
The shift was politically motivated, depriving cricket fans in Bengal.
BCCI/BJP
The shift was due to weather and/or law and order concerns.
Views on the Decision
West Bengal Government
The decision was politically driven and detrimental to Kolkata and its fans.
BCCI/BJP
The shift was a justified decision by the BCCI.
- Event
- IPL Playoff and Final
- Original Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- New Venue
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Key Figure
- Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas
- New Dates
- June 1 and 3, 2025
