Karnataka Minister Defends Ahmedabad Final Shift Amidst Speculation
Summary
Karnataka government defends BCCI's decision to shift IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad citing commercial benefits and larger stadium capacity.
Key Points
- BCCI decided to host IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad instead of Bengaluru.
- Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the move citing stadium capacity and commercial benefits.
- Seating capacity at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium is around 33,000 compared to over 100,000 in Ahmedabad.
- BCCI cited local association demands outside board guidelines as reason for venue change, without clarifying details.
