Cricket Association of Bengal drapes Eden Gardens in banner in salute to armed forces
On this, CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said, "We are extremely proud of our armed forces. They are providing us with security and that is why we are living in peace."During the ongoing IPL season, Eden Gardens was scheduled to host two key matches: the Playoff Qualifier 2 and the final. However, due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI has suspended the tournament for one week.The CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said, "Nothing has been decided yet. BCCI will give the guidelines and further steps.'Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League is set to resume on May 16, according to a top BCCI official. The final is expected to be held on either May 30 or June 1. The remaining matches will be played at different venues, with the tournament resuming with a clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.advertisement"We have informed all the stakeholders about it, and teams are calling back their players and support staff. Ekana is getting ready for the match, and the LSG team is to assemble by May 13," a BCCI source told India Today.Earlier on May 9, the BCCI postponed the IPL for a week amidst a sharp escalation in military tensions between India and Pakistan, triggered by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.Trending Reel
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