The Cricket Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has informed the BCCI that Kolkata Knight Riders will face Rajasthan Royals at home on April 17 as the local police stated that adequate security cannot be provided due to Ram Navami celebrations on the day. ‘s IPL home matches will be rescheduled. Bangladesh is also scheduled to vote on April 19 in the first phase of the seven-phase general election. Polling in Kolkata will be held on June 1. “As the match coincides with Ram Navami and some security personnel have been deployed for the elections, it is not possible for us to provide adequate security for the match on April 17,” Kolkata Police said in a statement to CAB Chairman. Snehasish Ganguly said in a letter.

CAB recommends that the game be moved forward one day (April 16) or postponed 24 hours to April 18.

“Yes, CAB has informed us that the local police have asked for rescheduling and the matter is under investigation. We are yet to decide on the new date,” a senior BCCI official told PTI.

“We have suggested two dates, April 16 or 18. Regardless, this is KKR’s home match and will be played at the Eden Gardens,” a senior CAB official said. The KKR team is currently in Visakhapatnam Ternam is available for Wednesday’s match against Delhi Capitals.

Regarding the date change, there are some practical issues plaguing the BCCI.

“When you change a date, there is a ripple effect. Teams’ travel itineraries change, broadcasters need to change their travel plans, ticketing and it becomes a huge logistical nightmare,” a senior BCCI official express.

“So there are a lot of things that we need to weigh before finalizing a schedule change. Obviously, if the city police cannot deploy adequate security, then there is no alternative,” he added.

Of the two dates suggested by the CAB, April 18 looks problematic as the first phase of polls begins the very next day. On April 19, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri in West Bengal went to vote.

However, Kolkata won’t go to the polls until June 1, when the IPL ends.

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