Punjab-Mumbai IPL game shifted to Ahmedabad owing to India-Pakistan tensions
- The Punjab Kings-Mumbai Indians IPL match scheduled for May 11 was relocated from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad due to airport closures.
- The relocation followed the closure of Dharamsala and Chandigarh airports since May 7 amid India-Pakistan tensions and military strikes on terrorist sites.
- BCCI requested the move citing logistical challenges for teams and broadcast crews caused by suspended civilian flights in northern India.
- Anil Patel, GCA secretary, confirmed Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will host the game and said, "BCCI requested us and we accepted."
- The relocation aims to avoid home advantage for either side and affects knockout-contending teams Punjab, Mumbai, and Delhi in the ongoing IPL season.
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