BCCI refuses to comply with ICC's request of rescheduling IPL games in Kolkata

The International Cricket Council has scheduled a high profile meeting in Kolkata. The Annual board meeting is to take place from 22nd to 26th April. Hence they had requested to reschedule an IPL game in Kolkata during that period. However, if reports are to be believed, the BCCI has turned it down. Apparently, some of the delegates in the ICC wished to watch an IPL game during that period. But since Kolkata Knight Riders don’t play any home game during that duration, BCCI found it difficult to make any further changes.

ICC requested for a change in schedule for its various members to watch an IPL game

The Indian Premier League completed a decade last year. It has been widely regarded the greatest league to be played across the world. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the ICC delegates requested to watch an IPL game.

A senior BCCI official confirmed the news but stated that KKR wasn’t playing any home games between 16th April to the 3rd of May. He further told that if the BCCI tried to make any changes in the fixture, it would result in a lot of mixups.

“Yes, there was a specific request from ICC as they wanted it’s various member delegates to watch an IPL game. However, between April 22 and 26, there are no home games of KKR at the Eden Gardens. If we have to reschedule it, the entire itinerary would be in a disarray. So we told them that it’s not possible to have an IPL match rescheduled,” the official was quoted as saying by the PTI.

There is also a lot of uncertainty regarding PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s attendance. The meeting is being held in Kolkata rather than Mumbai to avoid any political interference. However, there is a huge doubt if Sethi gets the visa considering the relationship between both countries.