Due to monsoon season Irani Cup to be moved out of Mumbai
The upcoming match of Irani Cupwhich was going to be held in Mumbai, is set to be moved to a new venue due to the city’s extended monsoon season. The Irani Cup is an important event of India’s domestic cricket calendar, pits the defending Ranji Trophy champions against a Rest of India squad which is scheduled to take place from October 1 to October 5.
This year’s edition was slated to feature Mumbai, who clinched the Ranji Trophy title in March 2024. They clinched the coveted title under the leadership of veteran batter, AjinkyaRahane. Their hard-fought victory over Vidarbha by 169 runs at the iconic Wankhede Stadium had booked their spot in the exciting home encounter in the Irani Cup.
However, the prolonged monsoon season in Mumbai has contributed to the city’s cricket grounds being unsuitable for hosting a five-day match of such importance. As per the reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which had initially announced Mumbai as the venue in its 2024-25 domestic calendar, has been forced to reconsider its decision in light of the persistent wet conditions.
Two venues have emerged as frontrunners to host the prestigious Irani Cup 2024 tie, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Both these state-of-the-art facilities have the necessary infrastructure and dry conditions required to host a match of this calibre