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India.com
12 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Thiruvananthapuram Likely To Replace Bengaluru As A Venue For Women's ODI World Cup 2025; Heres Why
The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is likely to replace Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the upcoming 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, set to be played from September 30 to November 2. Sources aware of the development have told IANS that the Karnataka government not granting permission for hosting games at the stadium due to serious safety concerns on any activity at the venue after the June 4 stampede has meant that its allotted matches for the Women's ODI World Cup will now be moved to Thiruvananthapuram. 'Yes, it has come to light that due to no permissions coming on time for hosting World Cup games in Bengaluru, it will now be moving to Thiruvananthapuram, which is also an ideal venue due to weather conditions and its proximity to Colombo. The ICC will be officially announcing it soon,' sources further told IANS on Tuesday. Uncertainty over future matches taking place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has persisted since the June 4 stampede outside its premises during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations. The incident led to 11 deaths and over 50 people being injured, with the investigation still ongoing. Moreover, the findings by the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission had said that the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is ill-equipped to host large-scale events in a safe manner. While saying that the 'design and structure' of the venue are inherently 'unsuitable and unsafe' for mass gatherings, the committee also warned that hosting high-attendance events at the stadium would pose 'unacceptable risks to public safety, urban mobility, and emergency preparedness'. Due to this, the KSCA was forced to shift Maharaja T20 Trophy games to Wadeyar Ground in Mysuru while Alur hosted the Maharani T20 competition matches. As per the original schedule, Bengaluru was the venue for the opening game of the women's ODI World Cup between India and Sri Lanka, as well as host one semi-final and possibly the final on November 2. Bengaluru was also set to host two warm-up games ahead of the showpiece event. The Greenfield International Stadium, meanwhile, hasn't hosted women's international cricket games yet. But it has hosted four men's T20Is and two ODI games so far, as well as staged Youth Tests and ODIs. It was also a venue for the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup warm-ups, but games were abandoned due to incessant rain. Visakhapatnam, Indore, Guwahati, and Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, are the other venues for the tournament to be played in a round-robin format among eight teams – defending champions Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will also be the first women's global cricket event in the sub-continent since India hosted the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India has also staged the Women's ODI World Cup in 1978, 1997, and 2013, respectively.
News18
17 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Not Mullanpur! This City To Replace Bengaluru As Host Of Women's WC 2025: Report
Curated By : Cricketnext Staff Last Updated: August 12, 2025, 20:05 IST Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram (PTI) The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is poised to replace Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the upcoming 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, scheduled from September 30 to November 2. Sources informed IANS that the Karnataka government has denied permission to host matches at the Bengaluru stadium due to significant safety concerns following the June 4 stampede. Consequently, the matches allocated to Bengaluru for the Women's ODI World Cup will now be held in Thiruvananthapuram. 'Yes, it has come to light that due to no permissions coming on time for hosting World Cup games in Bengaluru, it will now be moving to Thiruvananthapuram, which is also an ideal venue due to weather conditions and its proximity to Colombo. The ICC will be officially announcing it soon," IANS quoted sources as saying on Tuesday. Why World Cup Match Not Happening In Bengaluru? Uncertainty has surrounded future matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium since the June 4 stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory celebrations, which resulted in 11 deaths and over 50 injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and findings by the Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission have concluded that the stadium is inadequately equipped to safely host large-scale events. The committee stated that the stadium's design and structure are inherently unsuitable and unsafe for mass gatherings, warning that high-attendance events would pose unacceptable risks to public safety, urban mobility, and emergency preparedness. Due to these concerns, the KSCA shifted Maharaja T20 Trophy games to Wadeyar Ground in Mysuru, while Alur hosted the Maharani T20 competition matches. Originally, Bengaluru was set to host the opening game of the women's ODI World Cup between India and Sri Lanka, a semi-final, and possibly the final on November 2. Additionally, Bengaluru was scheduled to host two warm-up games ahead of the event. The Greenfield International Stadium has not yet hosted women's international cricket matches. However, it has previously hosted four men's T20Is, two ODI games, Youth Tests, and ODIs, and was a venue for the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup warm-ups, although these games were abandoned due to incessant rain. Other venues for the tournament include Visakhapatnam, Indore, Guwahati, and Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital. Eight teams will compete in a round-robin format: defending champions Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Swipe Left For Next Video View all The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will be the first women's global cricket event in the sub-continent since India hosted the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India has previously hosted the Women's ODI World Cup in 1978, 1997, and 2013. (With inputs from IANS) Cricketnext Staff A team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that's cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext A team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that's cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext view comments News cricket Not Mullanpur! This City To Replace Bengaluru As Host Of Women's WC 2025: Report Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Blow for Bengaluru stadium: Local T20 tournament moved ahead of Women's World Cup
The fourth edition of the Maharaja T20 Trophy, a franchise-based T20 tournament, has been moved out of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. According to ESPNcricinfo, the decision was taken after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) failed to obtain police clearance to host the tournament, which features six development comes just weeks after a damning judicial commission report deemed the M Chinnaswamy Stadium fundamentally unsafe for large-scale events. The Justice John Michael D'Cunha Commission, constituted to investigate the 4 June stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations, found the stadium's 'design and structure' to be inherently 'unsuitable and unsafe' for events attracting large crowds. The incident claimed 11 lives and left over 50 people loss of the Maharaja T20 Trophy is a significant blow for Bengaluru's iconic venue, particularly with the Women's World Cup approaching. Five matches, including the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka on 30 September, are scheduled to be hosted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Maharaja Trophy will now be held at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium in Mysuru. The two-week competition, running from 11 to 28 August, will take place behind closed doors, with no spectators in attendance, according to a statement from the cricketer Gundappa Viswanath, commenting on the tournament's relocation, said:'It has happened before in Mysuru and it has always been a good centre. Mysuru has always been a rich catchment area for Karnataka cricket, and it is great to see T20 cricket return to Mysuru. It's called the Maharaja Trophy, so it is a fitting venue.'The opening day on 11 August will feature the Gulbarga Mystics facing the Mangaluru Dragons in the afternoon, followed by defending champions Mysore Warriors taking on last year's runners-up Bengaluru Blasters in a highly anticipated evening clash. Double-headers will continue throughout the league phase, culminating in the play-offs from 26 August and the final on 28 six franchises — Mysore Warriors (defending champions), Bengaluru Blasters, Hubli Tigers, Gulbarga Mystics, Shivamogga Lions, and Mangaluru Dragons — will battle for supremacy. The tournament features top Karnataka talent including Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, Mayank Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Abhinav Manohar, Shreyas Gopal, and Manish SCHEDULE – MAHARAJA T20 TROPHY11 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Mysore Warriors – 7.15 pm12 AugustHubli Tigers vs Shivamogga Lions – 3.15 pmMysore Warriors vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm13 AugustBengaluru Blasters vs Hubli Tigers – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm14 AugustMysore Warriors vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmGulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters – 7.15 pm15 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmHubli Tigers vs Mangaluru Dragons – 7.15 pm16 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Gulbarga Mystics – 3.15 pmadvertisementMysore Warriors vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm17 AugustMangaluru Dragons vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmMysore Warriors vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm18 AugustMysore Warriors vs Bengaluru Blasters – 3.15 pmGulbarga Mystics vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm19 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Shivamogga Lions – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Hubli Tigers – 7.15 pm20 AugustGulbarga Mystics vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmHubli Tigers vs Bengaluru Blasters – 7.15 pm21 AugustMangaluru Dragons vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Lions – 7.15 pm22 AugustHubli Tigers vs Gulbarga Mystics – 3.15 pmShivamogga Lions vs Mangaluru Dragons – 7.15 pm23 AugustHubli Tigers vs Mysore Warriors – 3.15 pmBengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm24 AugustBengaluru Blasters vs Mangaluru Dragons – 3.15 pmShivamogga Lions vs Mysore Warriors – 7.15 pm25 AugustShivamogga Lions vs Hubli Tigers – 3.15 pmMangaluru Dragons vs Gulbarga Mystics – 7.15 pm26 AugustQualifier I – 3.15 pmEliminator – 7.15 pm27 AugustQualifier II – 7.15 pm28 AugustFinal – 7.15 pm- EndsMust Watch
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
IND v ENG Lord's Test Day 2: Bumrah's fifer, Rahul's resistance keeps game in balance
Friday was special for Jasprit Bumrah. The seasoned Indian pacer led his side off the field to appreciation from the crowd after claiming his 15th Test fifer — 13th away from home, the most by an Indian — as he made his way onto the Lord's honours board. Shortly after Joe Root (104, 199b, 10x4), brought up his eighth century at the iconic ground, adding just five runs to his overnight score, Bumrah removed Ben Stokes, Root and Chris Woakes (the last two off consecutive balls) in his first two overs to draw the momentum in the visitor's favour. England would have been in a spot of bother if K.L. Rahul had held on to a regulation chance in the slips off Mohammed Siraj's bowling to send Jamie Smith packing. HIGHLIGHTS DAY 2 | IND vs ENG Highlights, 3rd Test Day 2: IND 145/3 at Stumps; Woakes removes Gill on 16; Rahul scores unbeaten fifty Bumrah's brilliance notwithstanding, the host still managed to put up 387 in its first innings, riding on fifties by Smith (51, 56b, 6x4) and Brydon Carse (56, 83b, 6x4, 1x6), the pair frustrating Indian bowlers for the larger part of the first session as they stitched an 84-run stand for the eighth wicket. Jasprit Bumrah has picked up yet another five-wicket haul, his fifteenth overall. The pacer registered his 13th fifer away from home in just 35 matches, breaking Kapil Dev's record of 12 in 66 games. More on this unique milestone ➡️ | # — Sportstar (@sportstarweb) July 11, 2025 England also benefitted from India's decision to change the ball, which was moving around, after just 10.4 overs. Smith and Carse tested the patience of the Indian bowlers with runs flowing quickly. Amid cheers from the crowd, Smith drove the ball adeptly through extra cover before bringing up his half-century with a single at the stroke of lunch. Siraj finally got his man, dismissing Smith to end a long partnership. Carse took on Bumrah bravely and even smacked Siraj for a six over his head to bring up his maiden Test fifty. Bumrah castled Archer to bring up his fifer, and Siraj ended Carse's blitz to bring the curtains down on England's first essay. Spectators at the iconic venue also waited with bated breath as their own cherished speedster, Archer, returned to Test cricket after four years. An exciting contest ensued early on in the Indian response, which saw Archer sending back Yashasvi Jaiswal in his very first over. ALSO READ | Chinnaswamy Stadium to host Maharaja T20 Trophy without spectators in aftermath of RCB victory parade stampede That's some way to bring up your first Test fifty! 👏 Vital runs from Brydon Carse! 🏏@IGCom | # — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2025 The opener, in prime form, began with a flurry of boundaries, making the most of Woakes' loose deliveries. However, Archer nipped the southpaw's aggression in the bid, off just the third ball of his spell. Rahul's unbeaten 53 (113b, 5x4) guided India to 143 for 3 at stumps on day 2 of the Test here. Rahul and Karun Nair (40, 62b,4x4) endured a challenging passage of play, adding 61 runs for the second wicket. Despite a promising start, though, Karun one again failed to cash in, falling to Stokes after offering a catch to Root at first slip. After a rare failure with the bat for skipper Shubman Gill, Rahul had Rishabh Pant for company. Despite the latter skipping wicketkeeping duties due to an index finger injury, he returned to see the day through. Rahul, who scored a sublime hundred the last time these two sides met at this venue in 2021, seemed to be in no hurry, choosing caution instead.
