US EditionPermission denied for cricket match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
The Karnataka government denied match permission due to unimplemented safety measures after a June stampede killed 11, with the game likely shifted to BCCI's backup venue.
- On December 23, the Karnataka government denied the Karnataka State Cricket Association permission to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24, and the match is likely to move to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
- Justice Michael D'Cunha and the police issued safety recommendations, including 17 corrective measures, that remain unimplemented after the June 4, 2025 stampede that killed 11 persons.
- A six‑member committee led by GBA Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao inspected the stadium on December 22, and officials said permission was denied due to unimplemented safety measures, Seemant Kumar Singh stated.
- KSCA had proposed hosting the match without spectators, but local fans will be denied seeing Virat Kohli at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as attendance plans remain uncertain despite requests for two stands allowing around 2,000 fans.
- KSCA had shifted matches from Alur to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to prevent logistical challenges, and Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant arrived in Bengaluru on Monday night ahead of the December 24 match.
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Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches Shifted from Chinnaswamy Stadium to BCCI CoE in Bengaluru
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In a statement, KSCA said, "The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has been informed by the Police authorities that, based on the recommendations of the Review Committee, permission for the conduct of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is presently not finding favour and hence permission is not forthcoming." Sports News | Vijay Hazare Trophy Matches Shifted from…
Bengaluru City police deny permission to host Vijay Hazare match at Chinnaswamy
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RCB's home ground denied permission to host Virat Kohli's Vijay Hazare Trophy match
Vijay Hazare Trophy: The M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru has once again been denied permission to host key matches. The match between Delhi and Gujarat, where Virat Kohli was set to play, has been shifted to the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
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