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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'It's Eden's playoffs': Sourav Ganguly confident of hosting IPL 2025 final
Kolkata: Cricket lovers raise slogans as they gather in front of the Eden Gardens stadium, requesting BCCI to not remove the city as host for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly expressed optimism about Eden Gardens hosting the 2025 IPL final . Speaking at the All India Invitation Inter-School Regetta in Kolkata on Saturday, Ganguly addressed concerns about the venue's status. Ganguly emphasized ongoing discussions with the BCCI regarding Eden Gardens' hosting rights, which were awarded following Kolkata Knight Riders ' title win in 2024. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! No, no, we're trying -- talking to the BCCI," Ganguly said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo "Eto sohoje sore jawa jay? (Is it that easy to shift the final). It's Eden's playoffs, and I'm sure everything will be sorted. I'm very hopeful," added Ganguly. The BCCI has yet to officially confirm playoff venues after the tournament was postponed due to the India-Pakistan conflict, with the final now scheduled for June 3 instead of May 25. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes "Protest doesn't help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal," Ganguly said, responding to protests outside Eden Gardens demanding the final be held in Kolkata. "Kolkata has finished its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list," he explained regarding the delay in finalising playoff venues. The potential venue change is linked to weather concerns, with the southwest monsoon's approach during the scheduled period. The CAB has submitted IMD data to support favorable conditions for the June 3 final. Who's that IPL player? The BCCI is reportedly waiting for more accurate weather predictions, which will be available around May 25, before making a final decision. The venue has already hosted the opening match of the 2025 edition, maintaining its significance in the tournament's schedule. The CAB maintains an excellent relationship with the BCCI, as emphasized by Ganguly, suggesting potential positive outcomes for Eden Gardens' hosting aspirations.
NDTV
18-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Is It That Easy?": Sourav Ganguly's Blunt Take On IPL 2025 Final Venue Change Row
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping its date with the 2025 IPL final and said the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) shares an "excellent relationship" with the game's all-powerful apex body. The BCCI is yet to officially confirm the venues for the IPL playoffs, even though it has announced the rescheduled league fixtures after the tournament was halted on May 8 due to the India-Pakistan conflict. "No, no, we're trying -- talking to the BCCI," Ganguly said when asked about the possibility of Eden Gardens hosting the final as per the original schedule. "Eto sohoje sore jawa jay? (Is it that easy to shift the final). It's Eden's playoffs, and I'm sure everything will be sorted. I'm very hopeful," added Ganguly during the final of All India Invitation Inter-School Regetta here. A section of people staged a protest outside the iconic venue on Friday, demanding that the IPL final be staged in Kolkata. "Protest doesn't help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal," said the former India captain. Responding to the delay in finalising playoff venues, Ganguly said: "Kolkata has finished its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list." Eden Gardens was awarded the final for Kolkata Knight Riders' title-winning performance in the 2024 season. The venue also hosted the opening match of the 2025 edition. The tournament schedule was pushed back by a week, with the final now scheduled for June 3 instead of the originally planned May 25. As per the original plan, Eden Gardens was to host Qualifier 2 on May 23 and the final on May 25. However, the BCCI has remained tight-lipped about the new venue for the final, fuelling further speculation. The reason behind the proposed shift is the weather forecast, as the onset of the southwest monsoon approaches the region around that time. The CAB has reportedly submitted IMD data to the BCCI, asserting that conditions in Kolkata will remain favourable for hosting the final on June 3. However, the BCCI is understood to have conveyed that it's premature to base a decision on long-term forecasts and that more accurate weather predictions will only be possible around May 25. Ganguly 'surprised' by Kohli Test retirement Test cricket in India recently suffered twin setbacks with skipper Rohit Sharma and batting maestro Virat Kohli retiring from the game's traditional format. Reacting to the development, the former India captain expressed surprised over Kohli's decision and paid tribute to both players for their illustrious careers. "It's their own decision. Can anyone leave the sport without it being their own wish? But it's been a fantastic career, and the same goes for Rohit Sharma. Kohli's retirement has surprised me," Ganguly said. Rohit was the first to call time on his red-ball career, and few days later, Kohli followed suit, leaving a massive void in the team. The exits come at a crucial juncture, with a demanding five-match Test series in England scheduled from next month. The focus now shifts to the selection of India's next Test captain, with a debate brewing over whether Shubman Gill or Jasprit Bumrah should take over the reins. "It's a decision the selectors must weigh carefully," said Ganguly. "There are a lot of pros and cons. They have to think long term. Whatever the selectors think and work out, they will decide. There's also Bumrah's injury -- whatever they decide...," Ganguly added.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Is it that easy...? We're talking to BCCI': Sourav Ganguly fights for Eden Gardens to host IPL 2025 final
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and the city of Kolkata are still hopeful about being chosen as the host venue for the IPL 2025 finals, despite being scrapped as the venue by the BCCI for the time being. The four IPL 2025 playoff games currently have undecided hosts, with the rescheduled tournament meaning a reconsideration is in order, with Hyderabad and Kolkata not amongst the list of six venues the remainder of the tournament will be played at. Former Indian cricket and CAB and BCCI administrator Sourav Ganguly revealed at an event that the state board were still in conversation with the national board to try and keep the historic Eden Gardens in the picture, for a first IPL final at the venue since 2015. 'No, no, we're trying—talking to the BCCI,' said Ganguly at the All India Invitation Inter-School Regetta event. 'Is it that easy to shift the final? It's Eden's Playoffs, and I'm sure everything will be sorted. I'm very hopeful.' Kolkata Knight Riders had wrapped up each of their seven games at home before the suspension of the IPL, so the city was not considered as a host for the resumption for logistical ease. This provided an issue as the BCCI decided that the playoffs would be hosted by venues amongst the six selected cities. 'Kolkata has finished its league matches, so Eden is not there in the first list,' Ganguly had confirmed. There was also a fan protest outside Eden Gardens in the past week as the city of Kolkata lost its first IPL final in 2025, despite the IPL franchise winning the title last year. However, Ganguly stated that he thinks diplomacy between the CAB and BCCI would lead to positive results for the loyal cricket fans in Kolkata. 'Protest doesn't help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal,' said Ganguly about the matter. Kolkata was set to host qualifier two and the final, but the push by a week also saw the final move into a period of the year where the probability of inclement weather plays a larger part every single day. KKR were eliminated from the IPL season due to bad weather in Bengaluru leading to an abandoned match, their second washout of the season.
