The civic election in Lucknow has compelled the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to maneuver ahead Lucknow Super Giants’ residence recreation in opposition to Chennai Super Kings – initially scheduled on May 4 – by a day.
“Due to the elections in the city, the game will now be played on May 3,” Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairman of the IPL Governing Council, confirmed to Sportstar on Monday.
Local organising committee members and franchise sources indicated that the choice to prepone the sport by a day was taken retaining in thoughts the truth that there may very well be points almost about safety deployment.
As per the unique schedule, the sport was to be performed on the Ekana Stadium at 3.30 PM on May 4, however this publication understands that regardless of a change in date, the timing of the match would stay unchanged.
This is for the primary time LSG is enjoying at its residence base in Lucknow and the cricket followers of the town could have heaps to stay up for within the coming weeks as the house crew will host a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 1, earlier than taking up Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s CSK a few days later.
“There are huge demands for tickets for both the games – against RCB and CSK. Online ticket booking will open soon, and there would also be outlets from where tickets can be collected,” a Board insider stated.
Under the captaincy of KL Rahul, the Lucknow outfit is positioned second within the desk, with six factors from 5 outings.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com